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Diamond DA62 vs KJ-500

Diamond DA62 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇹 Diamond DA62
Shaanxi KJ-500 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 KJ-500
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Specifications
Diamond DA62 KJ-500
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Diamond Shaanxi
First flight 1 April 2012 --
Year introduced 2015 2018
Number produced 120 units 60 units
Average unit price $1.9 million --
Wing area 17.1 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.6 m -- m
Height 2.8 m -- m
Length 9.2 m -- m
Maximum speed 372 km/h 550 km/h
Operational range 2,380 km 5,700 km
Service ceiling 6,069 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 2,300 kg 77,000 kg
Empty weight 1,590 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 66 kW 0
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Overview

The Diamond DA62 and the KJ-500 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Diamond and Shaanxi respectively.

Top speed is 372 km/h for the Diamond DA62 vs 550 km/h for the KJ-500. The Diamond DA62 has an operational range of 2,380 km vs 5,700 km for the KJ-500. At 77,000 kg MTOW, the KJ-500 is 33:1 the Diamond DA62's 2,300 kg.

The Diamond DA62 has been produced in 120 units vs 60 for the KJ-500.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Diamond DA62 or KJ-500?
The KJ-500 is faster with a maximum speed of 550 km/h compared to the Diamond DA62's 372 km/h, a difference of 178 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Diamond DA62 or KJ-500?
The KJ-500 has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the Diamond DA62's 2,380 km.
Which can fly higher, the Diamond DA62 or KJ-500?
The Diamond DA62 has a higher service ceiling at 6,069 meters (19,911 ft) compared to the KJ-500's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Diamond DA62 or KJ-500?
The KJ-500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 77,000 kg compared to the Diamond DA62's 2,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Diamond DA62 or KJ-500?
The Diamond DA62 is longer at 9.2 meters compared to the KJ-500's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Diamond DA62 or KJ-500?
The Diamond DA62 entered service first in 2015, 3 years before the KJ-500 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Diamond DA62 or KJ-500?
The Diamond DA62 has been produced in greater numbers with 120 units compared to 60 units of the KJ-500.