CN-235 vs Y-12
The CN-235 and the Y-12 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by CASA and Harbin respectively. Top speed is 450 km/h for the CN-235 vs 328 km/h for the Y-12. The CN-235 has an operational range of 4,355 km vs 1,340 km for the Y-12. The CN-235 operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 7,000 m for the Y-12. At 16,500 kg MTOW, the CN-235 is 3.1x the Y-12's 5,300 kg. The CN-235 has been produced in 354 units vs 71 for the Y-12. Unit cost is $25M for the CN-235 vs $5M for the Y-12. The Y-12 first flew 1 years before the CN-235 (1982 vs 1983).
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| Origin country | 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | CASA |
| First flight | 11 November 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1988 |
| Number produced | 354 units |
| Average unit price | $25 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 | 59.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 25.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 450 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,355 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,800 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 653 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 CN-235 or Y-12?
The CN-235 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the Y-12's 328 km/h, a difference of 122 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CN-235 or Y-12?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the Y-12's 1,340 km.
Which can fly higher, the CN-235 or Y-12?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Y-12's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the CN-235 or Y-12?
The CN-235 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the Y-12's 5,300 kg.
Which is larger, the CN-235 or Y-12?
The CN-235 is longer at 21.4 meters compared to the Y-12's 18.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CN-235 or Y-12?
The CN-235 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the Y-12 at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the CN-235 or Y-12?
The Y-12 entered service first in 1985, 3 years before the CN-235 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CN-235 or Y-12?
The CN-235 has been produced in greater numbers with 354 units compared to 71 units of the Y-12.