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BD-700 Global Express vs Y-20

BD-700 Global Express vs Y-20 at a glance — top speed 950 vs 926 km/h, range 11,100 vs 7,800 km, max takeoff weight 45,132 vs 222,000 kg, built 816 vs 58 units.

Bombardier BD-700 Global Express military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 BD-700 Global Express
Xian Y-20 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-20
Specifications
BD-700 Global Express Y-20
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Xian
First flight 13 October 1996 26 January 2013
Year introduced 1999 2016
Number produced 816 units 58 units
Average unit price $25 million $160 million
Wing area 95.0 m² 310.0 m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 50.0 m
Height 7.3 m 15.0 m
Length 30.3 m 47.0 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 926 km/h
Operational range 11,100 km 7,800 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg 222,000 kg
Empty weight 22,566 kg 100,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 4 x 12,033 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BD-700 Global Express or Y-20?
The BD-700 Global Express 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 BD-700 Global Express or Y-20?
The BD-700 Global Express has a longer range at 11,100 km compared to the Y-20's 7,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the BD-700 Global Express or Y-20?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Y-20's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the BD-700 Global Express or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 222,000 kg compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 45,132 kg.
Which is larger, the BD-700 Global Express or Y-20?
The Y-20 is longer at 47.0 meters compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 30.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BD-700 Global Express or Y-20?
The Y-20 is more expensive at approximately $160 million per unit compared to the BD-700 Global Express at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the BD-700 Global Express or Y-20?
The BD-700 Global Express entered service first in 1999, 17 years before the Y-20 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BD-700 Global Express or Y-20?
The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in greater numbers with 816 units compared to 58 units of the Y-20.