C-17 Globemaster III vs Y-20
| American military transport aircraft, extensively deployed in global conflict zones since the 1990s for strategic airlift missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 15 September 1991 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | 279 units |
| Average unit price | $340 million |
| Chinese strategic airlifter, most notable in the modern period, deployed for regional transportation and military logistics. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Xian |
| First flight | 26 January 2013 |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Number produced | 58 units |
| Average unit price | $160 million |
| Wing area | 353.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 51.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 16.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 53.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 930 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,480 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,715 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 259,460 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 122,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 4,727 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 310.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 47.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 926 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 222,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 100,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,402 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the C-17 Globemaster III or Y-20?
The C-17 Globemaster III is faster with a maximum speed of 930 km/h compared to the Y-20's 926 km/h, a difference of 4 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-17 Globemaster III or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a longer range at 7,800 km compared to the C-17 Globemaster III's 4,480 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-17 Globemaster III or Y-20?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher service ceiling at 13,715 meters (44,996 ft) compared to the Y-20's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-17 Globemaster III or Y-20?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 259,460 kg compared to the Y-20's 222,000 kg.
Which is larger, the C-17 Globemaster III or Y-20?
The C-17 Globemaster III is longer at 53.0 meters compared to the Y-20's 47.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-17 Globemaster III or Y-20?
The C-17 Globemaster III is more expensive at approximately $340 million per unit compared to the Y-20 at $160 million.
Which entered service first, the C-17 Globemaster III or Y-20?
The C-17 Globemaster III entered service first in 1993, 23 years before the Y-20 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-17 Globemaster III or Y-20?
The C-17 Globemaster III has been produced in greater numbers with 279 units compared to 58 units of the Y-20.