Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs DHC-2 Beaver
| Soviet amphibious aircraft, operational in Cold War era, mainly in anti-submarine and maritime patrol roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beriev |
| First flight | 18 October 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1960 |
| Number produced | 150 units |
| Average unit price | $10 million |
| Canadian utility aircraft, renowned for bush flying since the mid-20th century, widely deployed for civilian and military operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland Canada |
| First flight | 16 August 1947 |
| Year introduced | 1948 |
| Number produced | 1657 units |
| Average unit price | $0.4 million |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 29.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 26.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 1,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 36,000 kg |
| Empty weight | 25,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,810 kW ◉ |
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| Wing area | 23.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 2.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 254 km/h |
| Operational range | 732 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,486 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | 1,361 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 336 kW ◉ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Be-12 Tchaïka Mail by Russian Ministry of Defence.
Photo of DHC-2 Beaver by Jeroen Stroes Aviation Photography.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or DHC-2 Beaver?
The DHC-2 Beaver is faster with a maximum speed of 254 km/h compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 0 km/h, a difference of 254 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or DHC-2 Beaver?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 732 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or DHC-2 Beaver?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or DHC-2 Beaver?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,000 kg compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or DHC-2 Beaver?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail is longer at 26.5 meters compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 9.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or DHC-2 Beaver?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the DHC-2 Beaver at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or DHC-2 Beaver?
The DHC-2 Beaver entered service first in 1948, 12 years before the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or DHC-2 Beaver?
The DHC-2 Beaver has been produced in greater numbers with 1,657 units compared to 150 units of the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail.