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E-8 Joint STARS vs KJ-200 Moth

E-8 Joint STARS vs KJ-200 Moth at a glance — top speed 853 vs 660 km/h, range 6,821 vs 5,615 km, max takeoff weight 152,407 vs 61,000 kg, built 17 vs 11 units.

Northrop Grumman E-8 Joint STARS military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-8 Joint STARS
Shaanxi KJ-200 Moth military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 KJ-200 Moth
Specifications
E-8 Joint STARS KJ-200 Moth
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman Shaanxi
First flight 1 January 1994 1 January 2005
Year introduced 1996 2007
Number produced 17 units 11 units
Average unit price $250 million --
Wing area 283.4 m² 121.9 m²
Wingspan 44.4 m 38.0 m
Height 13.0 m 11.2 m
Length 46.6 m 34.0 m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 660 km/h
Operational range 6,821 km 5,615 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m 10,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 152,407 kg 61,000 kg
Empty weight 77,564 kg 35,490 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,709 kgf 4 x 3,170 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-8 Joint STARS or KJ-200 Moth?
The E-8 Joint STARS is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the KJ-200 Moth's 660 km/h, a difference of 193 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-8 Joint STARS or KJ-200 Moth?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a longer range at 6,821 km compared to the KJ-200 Moth's 5,615 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-8 Joint STARS or KJ-200 Moth?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the KJ-200 Moth's 10,400 meters (34,120 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-8 Joint STARS or KJ-200 Moth?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 152,407 kg compared to the KJ-200 Moth's 61,000 kg.
Which is larger, the E-8 Joint STARS or KJ-200 Moth?
The E-8 Joint STARS is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the KJ-200 Moth's 34.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-8 Joint STARS or KJ-200 Moth?
The E-8 Joint STARS entered service first in 1996, 11 years before the KJ-200 Moth which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-8 Joint STARS or KJ-200 Moth?
The E-8 Joint STARS has been produced in greater numbers with 17 units compared to 11 units of the KJ-200 Moth.