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An-71 Madcap vs KJ-200 Moth

An-71 Madcap vs KJ-200 Moth at a glance — top speed 650 vs 660 km/h, max takeoff weight 32,100 vs 61,000 kg, built 3 vs 11 units.

Specifications
An-71 Madcap KJ-200 Moth
Origin country 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Shaanxi
First flight 12 July 1985 1 January 2005
Year introduced -- 2007
Number produced 3 units 11 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 121.9 m²
Wingspan 31.9 m 38.0 m
Height 9.2 m 11.2 m
Length 23.5 m 34.0 m
Maximum speed 650 km/h 660 km/h
Operational range -- km 5,615 km
Service ceiling 10,800 m 10,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 32,100 kg 61,000 kg
Empty weight 19,760 kg 35,490 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,505 kgf 4 x 3,170 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-71 Madcap or KJ-200 Moth?
The KJ-200 Moth is faster with a maximum speed of 660 km/h compared to the An-71 Madcap's 650 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which can fly higher, the An-71 Madcap or KJ-200 Moth?
The An-71 Madcap has a higher service ceiling at 10,800 meters (35,433 ft) compared to the KJ-200 Moth's 10,400 meters (34,120 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-71 Madcap or KJ-200 Moth?
The KJ-200 Moth has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the An-71 Madcap's 32,100 kg.
Which is larger, the An-71 Madcap or KJ-200 Moth?
The KJ-200 Moth is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the An-71 Madcap's 23.5 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-71 Madcap or KJ-200 Moth?
The KJ-200 Moth has been produced in greater numbers with 11 units compared to 3 units of the An-71 Madcap.