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Airbus A350 vs Y-20

Airbus A350 vs Y-20 at a glance — top speed 950 vs 926 km/h, range 15,750 vs 10,000 km, max takeoff weight 283,000 vs 222,000 kg, built 731 vs 58 units.

Airbus A350 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A350
Xian Y-20 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-20
Specifications
Airbus A350 Y-20
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Xian
First flight 14 June 2013 26 January 2013
Year introduced 2015 2016
Number produced 731 units 58 units
Average unit price $317.4 million $160 million
Wing area 442.0 m² 310.0 m²
Wingspan 64.8 m 50.0 m
Height -- m 15.0 m
Length 66.8 m 47.0 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 926 km/h
Operational range 15,750 km 10,000 km
Service ceiling 13,137 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 283,000 kg 222,000 kg
Empty weight 115,700 kg 100,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 38,160 kgf 4 x 12,033 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A350 or Y-20?
The Airbus A350 is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Y-20's 926 km/h, a difference of 24 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A350 or Y-20?
The Airbus A350 has a longer range at 15,750 km compared to the Y-20's 10,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A350 or Y-20?
The Airbus A350 has a higher service ceiling at 13,137 meters (43,100 ft) compared to the Y-20's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A350 or Y-20?
The Airbus A350 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 283,000 kg compared to the Y-20's 222,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A350 or Y-20?
The Airbus A350 is longer at 66.8 meters compared to the Y-20's 47.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A350 or Y-20?
The Airbus A350 is more expensive at approximately $317 million per unit compared to the Y-20 at $160 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A350 or Y-20?
The Airbus A350 entered service first in 2015, 1 years before the Y-20 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A350 or Y-20?
The Airbus A350 has been produced in greater numbers with 731 units compared to 58 units of the Y-20.