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E-8 Joint STARS vs KQ-200

Boeing/Northrop Grumman E-8 Joint STARS military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-8 Joint STARS
Shaanxi KQ-200 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 KQ-200
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Specifications
E-8 Joint STARS KQ-200
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing/Northrop Grumman Shaanxi
First flight 1 January 1994 --
Year introduced 1996 2015
Number produced 17 units N/A
Average unit price $250 million --
Wing area 283.4 m² -- m²
Wingspan 44.4 m -- m
Height 13.0 m -- m
Length 46.6 m -- m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 600 km/h
Operational range 6,821 km 5,000 km
Service ceiling 12,802 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 152,407 kg -- kg
Empty weight 77,564 kg -- kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,177 kgf 0
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Overview

The E-8 Joint STARS and the KQ-200 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing/Northrop Grumman and Shaanxi respectively.

Top speed is 853 km/h for the E-8 Joint STARS vs 600 km/h for the KQ-200. The E-8 Joint STARS has an operational range of 6,821 km vs 5,000 km for the KQ-200.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-8 Joint STARS or KQ-200?
The E-8 Joint STARS is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the KQ-200's 600 km/h, a difference of 253 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-8 Joint STARS or KQ-200?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a longer range at 6,821 km compared to the KQ-200's 5,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-8 Joint STARS or KQ-200?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the KQ-200's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-8 Joint STARS or KQ-200?
The E-8 Joint STARS has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 152,407 kg compared to the KQ-200's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the E-8 Joint STARS or KQ-200?
The E-8 Joint STARS is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the KQ-200's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-8 Joint STARS or KQ-200?
The E-8 Joint STARS entered service first in 1996, 19 years before the KQ-200 which entered service in 2015.