747 vs KJ-200 Moth

Overview

The 747 and the KJ-200 Moth are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Shaanxi respectively.

Top speed is 1,014 km/h for the 747 vs 660 km/h for the KJ-200 Moth. The 747 has an operational range of 12,150 km vs 5,615 km for the KJ-200 Moth. The 747 operates at altitudes up to 13,746 m compared to 10,400 m for the KJ-200 Moth. At 377,842 kg MTOW, the 747 is 6.2x the KJ-200 Moth's 61,000 kg.

The 747 has been produced in 1,574 units vs 11 for the KJ-200 Moth. The 747 first flew 36 years before the KJ-200 Moth (1969 vs 2005).

747

American wide-body commercial jet airliner, conceived in the 1960s and renowned for transcontinental and transatlantic flights.
Boeing 747 Other profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 9 February 1969
Year introduced 1970
Number produced 1574 units
Average unit price $285 million
Chinese airborne early warning and control aircraft, developed in the early 21st century, deployed in military surveillance and command operations.
Shaanxi KJ-200 Moth Other profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Shaanxi
First flight 1 January 2005
Year introduced 2007
Number produced 11 units
Average unit price --

747

Wing area 511.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 59.6 m β—‰
Height 19.3 m β—‰
Length 70.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1014 km/h β—‰
Operational range 12,150 km β—‰
Service ceiling 13,746 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 377,842 kg β—‰
Empty weight 173,726 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 6,430 kgf β—‰
Wing area 121.9 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 38.0 m β—‰
Height 11.2 m β—‰
Length 34.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 660 km/h β—‰
Operational range 5,615 km β—‰
Service ceiling 10,400 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 35,490 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 793 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 747 or KJ-200 Moth?
The 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the KJ-200 Moth's 660 km/h, a difference of 354 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 747 or KJ-200 Moth?
The 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the KJ-200 Moth's 5,615 km.
Which can fly higher, the 747 or KJ-200 Moth?
The 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the KJ-200 Moth's 10,400 meters (34,120 ft).
Which is heavier, the 747 or KJ-200 Moth?
The 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the KJ-200 Moth's 61,000 kg.
Which is larger, the 747 or KJ-200 Moth?
The 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the KJ-200 Moth's 34.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the 747 or KJ-200 Moth?
The 747 entered service first in 1970, 37 years before the KJ-200 Moth which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 747 or KJ-200 Moth?
The 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 11 units of the KJ-200 Moth.