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Arava vs Y-12

IAI Arava military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Arava
Harbin Y-12 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-12
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Specifications
Arava Y-12
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer IAI Harbin
First flight 27 November 1969 14 July 1982
Year introduced 1972 1985
Number produced 103 units 71 units
Average unit price $1.9 million $5 million
Wing area 43.7 m² 34.3 m²
Wingspan 21.0 m 17.2 m
Height 5.2 m 5.7 m
Length 12.7 m 18.9 m
Maximum speed 326 km/h 328 km/h
Operational range 1,056 km 1,340 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,711 kg 5,300 kg
Empty weight 4,050 kg 2,840 kg
Total thrust 2 x 559 kW 2 x 410 kW
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Overview

The Arava and the Y-12 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by IAI and Harbin respectively.

Top speed is 326 km/h for the Arava vs 328 km/h for the Y-12. The Arava has an operational range of 1,056 km vs 1,340 km for the Y-12. The Arava operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,000 m for the Y-12.

The Arava has been produced in 103 units vs 71 for the Y-12. Unit cost is $1.85M for the Arava vs $5M for the Y-12. The Arava first flew 13 years before the Y-12 (1969 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Arava or Y-12?
The Y-12 is faster with a maximum speed of 328 km/h compared to the Arava's 326 km/h, a difference of 2 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Arava or Y-12?
The Y-12 has a longer range at 1,340 km compared to the Arava's 1,056 km.
Which can fly higher, the Arava or Y-12?
The Arava has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Y-12's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the Arava or Y-12?
The Arava has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,711 kg compared to the Y-12's 5,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Arava or Y-12?
The Y-12 is longer at 18.9 meters compared to the Arava's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Arava or Y-12?
The Y-12 is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the Arava at $1.9 million.
Which entered service first, the Arava or Y-12?
The Arava entered service first in 1972, 13 years before the Y-12 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Arava or Y-12?
The Arava has been produced in greater numbers with 103 units compared to 71 units of the Y-12.