C-295 Persuader vs Y-12
The C-295 Persuader and the Y-12 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Harbin respectively. Top speed is 576 km/h for the C-295 Persuader vs 328 km/h for the Y-12. The C-295 Persuader has an operational range of 5,750 km vs 1,340 km for the Y-12. The C-295 Persuader operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,000 m for the Y-12. At 23,200 kg MTOW, the C-295 Persuader is 4.4x the Y-12's 5,300 kg. The C-295 Persuader has been produced in 209 units vs 71 for the Y-12. Unit cost is $78M for the C-295 Persuader vs $5M for the Y-12. The Y-12 first flew 15 years before the C-295 Persuader (1982 vs 1997).
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| Origin country | 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 28 November 1997 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | 209 units |
| Average unit price | $78 million |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Harbin |
| First flight | 14 July 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 71 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
| Wing area | 59.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 25.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 576 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,750 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9,250 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 986 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 34.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 328 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,340 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,300 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,840 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 205 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the C-295 Persuader or Y-12?
The C-295 Persuader is faster with a maximum speed of 576 km/h compared to the Y-12's 328 km/h, a difference of 248 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-295 Persuader or Y-12?
The C-295 Persuader has a longer range at 5,750 km compared to the Y-12's 1,340 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-295 Persuader or Y-12?
The C-295 Persuader has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Y-12's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-295 Persuader or Y-12?
The C-295 Persuader has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,200 kg compared to the Y-12's 5,300 kg.
Which is larger, the C-295 Persuader or Y-12?
The C-295 Persuader is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the Y-12's 18.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-295 Persuader or Y-12?
The C-295 Persuader is more expensive at approximately $78 million per unit compared to the Y-12 at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the C-295 Persuader or Y-12?
The Y-12 entered service first in 1985, 16 years before the C-295 Persuader which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-295 Persuader or Y-12?
The C-295 Persuader has been produced in greater numbers with 209 units compared to 71 units of the Y-12.