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Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs DHC-2 Beaver

Beriev Be-12 Tchaïka Mail military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Be-12 Tchaïka Mail
De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-2 Beaver
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Specifications
Be-12 Tchaïka Mail DHC-2 Beaver
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev De Havilland Canada
First flight 18 October 1960 16 August 1947
Year introduced 1960 1948
Number produced 150 units 1657 units
Average unit price $10 million $400K
Wing area -- m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 29.8 m 15.0 m
Height 9.1 m 2.7 m
Length 26.5 m 9.2 m
Maximum speed 530 km/h 254 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 732 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 5,486 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight 25,500 kg 1,361 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,810 kW 1 x 336 kW
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Overview

The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail and the DHC-2 Beaver are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and De Havilland Canada respectively.

The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail reaches 530 km/h — 2.1:1 the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h. The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 732 km for the DHC-2 Beaver. The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail operates at altitudes up to 8,000 m compared to 5,486 m for the DHC-2 Beaver.

The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has been produced in 150 units vs 1,657 for the DHC-2 Beaver. Unit cost is $10M for the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs $0.4M for the DHC-2 Beaver. The DHC-2 Beaver first flew 13 years before the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail (1947 vs 1960).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or DHC-2 Beaver?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail is faster with a maximum speed of 530 km/h compared to the DHC-2 Beaver's 254 km/h, a difference of 276 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.