Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs SH-5
| 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 |
| Chinese amphibious aircraft, notable for maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare, used primarily in the late 20th century. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Harbin |
| First flight | 3 April 1976 |
| Year introduced | 1986 |
| Number produced | 7 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 | 144.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 36.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 9.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 38.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 556 km/h |
| Operational range | 4,756 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 10,250 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 45,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 26,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 2,349 kW ◉ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Be-12 Tchaïka Mail by Russian Ministry of Defence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or SH-5?
The SH-5 is faster with a maximum speed of 556 km/h compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 0 km/h, a difference of 556 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or SH-5?
The SH-5 has a longer range at 4,756 km compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or SH-5?
The SH-5 has a higher service ceiling at 10,250 meters (33,628 ft) compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or SH-5?
The SH-5 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 36,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or SH-5?
The SH-5 is longer at 38.9 meters compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 26.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or SH-5?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail entered service first in 1960, 26 years before the SH-5 which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or SH-5?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has been produced in greater numbers with 150 units compared to 7 units of the SH-5.