There are three major types of amphibians in the world: US-2 of Japan, CL-415 of Canada, Be-200 of Russia. Although they vary in size and features, a comparison of their performance will reveal the US-2’s superiority.

US-2 (ShinMaywa Industries)

Full length	33.3m
Maximum Takeoff Weight	47.7t
Cruising Distance	Over 4,700km
Features	Landing possible even in high waves with a wave height of 3 meters Short-distance takeoff and landing (water) possible
Operational Purpose/Performance	Maritime rescue Transporting emergency patients from remote islands

CL-415 (Bombardier)

Full length	19.8m
Maximum Takeoff Weight	19.9t
Cruising Distance	2,426km
Features	Small size Has a track record of actual operation overseas
Operational Purpose/Performance	Fire department Search and rescue Surveillance etc.

Be-200 (Beriev)

• * “Be-200” photo provided by Bunrindo Co., Ltd.

Full length	31.4m
Maximum Takeoff Weight	41.0t
Cruising Distance	3,300km
Features	Equipped with jet engine Cruising altitude approximately 8,000 meters
Operational Purpose/Performance	Fire department Search and rescue transportation etc.

Comparison of main specifications

Dimensions & Performances	US-2 (ShinMaywa Industries)	CL-415 (Bombardier)	Be-200 (Beriev)
Propulsion system	4 propeller	twin propeller	twin jet
Full length	33.3m	19.8m	31.4m
Full Width	33.2m	28.6m	32.8m
Maximum Takeoff Weight	47.7t	19.9t	41.0t
Cruising Distance	Over 4,700km	2,426km	3,300km
Cruising Altitude	Over 9,000m	3,048m	7,986m
Cruising speed	480km/h	278km/h	560km/h
Separation Distance	280m	808m	1,000m
Landing Distance	330m	665m	1,300m
Possible Wave Height for Landing	3m	1.8m	1.2m

(Source: Jane yearbook)