A400M Atlas vs Y-20
| European military transport aircraft, notable for strategic deployments in operations worldwide since the 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 11 December 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 174 units |
| Average unit price | $152 million |
| Chinese strategic airlifter, most notable in the modern period, deployed for regional transportation and military logistics. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Xian |
| First flight | 26 January 2013 |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Number produced | 58 units |
| Average unit price | $160 million |
| Wing area | 221.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 42.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 14.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 45.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 780 km/h |
| Operational range | 3,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 141,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 66,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 8,203 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 310.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 15.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 47.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 7,800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 222,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 100,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 13,608 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A400M Atlas or Y-20?
The A400M Atlas is faster with a maximum speed of 780 km/h compared to the Y-20's 0 km/h, a difference of 780 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A400M Atlas or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a longer range at 7,800 km compared to the A400M Atlas's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the A400M Atlas or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the A400M Atlas's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the A400M Atlas or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 222,000 kg compared to the A400M Atlas's 141,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A400M Atlas or Y-20?
The Y-20 is longer at 47.0 meters compared to the A400M Atlas's 45.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A400M Atlas or Y-20?
The Y-20 is more expensive at approximately $160 million per unit compared to the A400M Atlas at $152 million.
Which entered service first, the A400M Atlas or Y-20?
The A400M Atlas entered service first in 2013, 3 years before the Y-20 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A400M Atlas or Y-20?
The A400M Atlas has been produced in greater numbers with 174 units compared to 58 units of the Y-20.