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Kawasaki C-2 vs Y-20

Kawasaki C-2 vs Y-20 at a glance — top speed 920 vs 926 km/h, range 7,600 vs 10,000 km, max takeoff weight 141,400 vs 222,000 kg, built 14 vs 58 units.

Kawasaki C-2 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki C-2Full specs
Xian Y-20 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-20Full specs
Specifications
Kawasaki C-2 Y-20
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Xian
First flight 26 January 2010 26 January 2013
Year introduced 2016 2016
Number produced 14 units 58 units
Average unit price $74.0 million $160 million
Wing area -- m² 310.0 m²
Wingspan 44.4 m 50.0 m
Height 14.2 m 15.0 m
Length 43.9 m 47.0 m
Maximum speed 920 km/h 926 km/h
Operational range 7,600 km 10,000 km
Service ceiling 13,100 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 141,400 kg 222,000 kg
Empty weight 69,000 kg 100,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 266 kN 4 x 12,033 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki C-2 or Y-20?
The Y-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 926 km/h compared to the Kawasaki C-2's 920 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki C-2 or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a longer range at 10,000 km compared to the Kawasaki C-2's 7,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki C-2 or Y-20?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a higher service ceiling at 13,100 meters (42,979 ft) compared to the Y-20's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki C-2 or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 222,000 kg compared to the Kawasaki C-2's 141,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki C-2 or Y-20?
The Y-20 is longer at 47.0 meters compared to the Kawasaki C-2's 43.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Kawasaki C-2 or Y-20?
The Y-20 is more expensive at approximately $160 million per unit compared to the Kawasaki C-2 at $74 million.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki C-2 or Y-20?
Both the Kawasaki C-2 and Y-20 entered service in the same year: 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki C-2 or Y-20?
The Y-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 58 units compared to 14 units of the Kawasaki C-2.