ATL-2 Atlantique vs Be-12 Tchaïka Mail
| French maritime patrol aircraft, operational since the late 20th century, primarily deployed for anti-submarine warfare and surveillance. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Breguet Aviation |
| First flight | 8 May 1981 |
| Year of introduction | 1965 |
| Number produced | 215 units |
| Average unit price | $85 million |
| 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 of introduction | 1960 |
| Number produced | 150 units |
| Average unit price | $10 million |
| Wing area | 120.3 m² |
| Wingspan | 37.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 31.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 648 km/h |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 9,150 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 46,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 25,300 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,549 kW ◉ |
| 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 ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Be-12 Tchaïka Mail by Russian Ministry of Defence.