A-50 Mainstay vs 340 AEW&C
Overview
The A-50 Mainstay and the 340 AEW&C are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and Saab respectively.
Top speed is 900 km/h for the A-50 Mainstay vs 522 km/h for the 340 AEW&C. The A-50 Mainstay has an operational range of 7,500 km vs 1,300 km for the 340 AEW&C. The A-50 Mainstay operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 7,620 m for the 340 AEW&C. At 190,000 kg MTOW, the A-50 Mainstay is 14:1 the 340 AEW&C's 13,155 kg.
The A-50 Mainstay has been produced in 42 units vs 12 for the 340 AEW&C. The A-50 Mainstay first flew 16 years before the 340 AEW&C (1978 vs 1994).
| Russian airborne early warning and control aircraft, developed during the Cold War to extend radar coverage and coordinate air operations across vast distances. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beriev |
| First flight | 19 December 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 42 units |
| Average unit price | $300 million |
| Swedish twin-engine airborne early warning and control platform produced since late 1990s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| First flight | 1 January 1994 |
| Year introduced | 1997 |
| Number produced | 12 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 300.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 14.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 46.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 900 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 190,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 61,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,000 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 42.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 21.4 m ◉ |
| Height | 7.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 20.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 522 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,155 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 10,300 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 695 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A-50 Mainstay or 340 AEW&C?
The A-50 Mainstay is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the 340 AEW&C's 522 km/h, a difference of 378 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-50 Mainstay or 340 AEW&C?
The A-50 Mainstay has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the 340 AEW&C's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-50 Mainstay or 340 AEW&C?
The A-50 Mainstay has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the 340 AEW&C's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-50 Mainstay or 340 AEW&C?
The A-50 Mainstay has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 190,000 kg compared to the 340 AEW&C's 13,155 kg.
Which is larger, the A-50 Mainstay or 340 AEW&C?
The A-50 Mainstay is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the 340 AEW&C's 20.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-50 Mainstay or 340 AEW&C?
The A-50 Mainstay entered service first in 1985, 12 years before the 340 AEW&C which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-50 Mainstay or 340 AEW&C?
The A-50 Mainstay has been produced in greater numbers with 42 units compared to 12 units of the 340 AEW&C.