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BD-700 Global Express vs Kawasaki P-1

BD-700 Global Express vs Kawasaki P-1 at a glance — top speed 950 vs 996 km/h, range 11,100 vs 8,000 km, max takeoff weight 45,132 vs 79,832 kg, built 816 vs 60 units.

Bombardier BD-700 Global Express military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 BD-700 Global Express
Kawasaki P-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki P-1
Specifications
BD-700 Global Express Kawasaki P-1
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Kawasaki
First flight 13 October 1996 28 September 2007
Year introduced 1999 2013
Number produced 816 units 60 units
Average unit price $25 million $141.5 million
Wing area 95.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 35.4 m
Height 7.3 m 12.1 m
Length 30.3 m 38.0 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 996 km/h
Operational range 11,100 km 8,000 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 13,472 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg 79,832 kg
Empty weight 22,566 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 4 x 6,123 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BD-700 Global Express or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 996 km/h compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 950 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BD-700 Global Express or Kawasaki P-1?
The BD-700 Global Express has a longer range at 11,100 km compared to the Kawasaki P-1's 8,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the BD-700 Global Express or Kawasaki P-1?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Kawasaki P-1's 13,472 meters (44,199 ft).
Which is heavier, the BD-700 Global Express or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,832 kg compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 45,132 kg.
Which is larger, the BD-700 Global Express or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 is longer at 38.0 meters compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 30.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BD-700 Global Express or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 is more expensive at approximately $142 million per unit compared to the BD-700 Global Express at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the BD-700 Global Express or Kawasaki P-1?
The BD-700 Global Express entered service first in 1999, 14 years before the Kawasaki P-1 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BD-700 Global Express or Kawasaki P-1?
The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in greater numbers with 816 units compared to 60 units of the Kawasaki P-1.