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Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs ShinMaywa US-2

Beriev Be-12 Tchaïka Mail military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Be-12 Tchaïka Mail
ShinMaywa US-2 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 ShinMaywa US-2
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Specifications
Be-12 Tchaïka Mail ShinMaywa US-2
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev ShinMaywa
First flight 18 October 1960 18 December 2003
Year introduced 1960 2007
Number produced 150 units 8 units
Average unit price $10 million $113 million
Wing area -- m² 136.0 m²
Wingspan 29.8 m 33.2 m
Height 9.1 m 9.8 m
Length 26.5 m 33.5 m
Maximum speed 530 km/h 560 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 4,700 km
Service ceiling 8,000 m 7,195 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,000 kg 47,700 kg
Empty weight 25,500 kg 25,630 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,810 kW 4 x 3,424 kW
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Overview

The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail and the ShinMaywa US-2 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Beriev and ShinMaywa respectively.

Top speed is 530 km/h for the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs 560 km/h for the ShinMaywa US-2. The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 4,700 km for the ShinMaywa US-2. The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail operates at altitudes up to 8,000 m compared to 7,195 m for the ShinMaywa US-2.

The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has been produced in 150 units vs 8 for the ShinMaywa US-2. Unit cost is $10M for the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail vs $113M for the ShinMaywa US-2. The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail first flew 43 years before the ShinMaywa US-2 (1960 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 560 km/h compared to the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail's 530 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa 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 ShinMaywa US-2?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has a higher service ceiling at 8,000 meters (26,246 ft) compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 7,195 meters (23,605 ft).
Which is heavier, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa 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 ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa 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 ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa 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 ShinMaywa US-2?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail entered service first in 1960, 47 years before the ShinMaywa US-2 which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Be-12 Tchaïka Mail or ShinMaywa US-2?
The Be-12 Tchaïka Mail has been produced in greater numbers with 150 units compared to 8 units of the ShinMaywa US-2.