Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs US-2
| 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 |
| Japanese amphibious aircraft, prominently utilized for air-sea rescue operations, predominantly during the early 21st century. | |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | ShinMaywa |
| First flight | 18 December 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | 8 units |
| Average unit price | $113 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 | 136.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 33.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 9.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 33.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 560 km/h |
| Operational range | 4,700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,195 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 47,700 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 25,630 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,424 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 US-2?
The US-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 560 km/h compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 0 km/h, a difference of 560 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or US-2?
The US-2 has a longer range at 4,700 km compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or US-2?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the US-2's 7,195 meters (23,605 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or US-2?
The US-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,700 kg compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 36,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or US-2?
The US-2 is longer at 33.5 meters compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 26.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or US-2?
The US-2 is more expensive at approximately $113 million per unit compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or US-2?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail entered service first in 1960, 47 years before the US-2 which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or US-2?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has been produced in greater numbers with 150 units compared to 8 units of the US-2.