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EA-18G Growler vs KJ-200 Moth

EA-18G Growler vs KJ-200 Moth at a glance — top speed 1,900 vs 660 km/h, range 2,346 vs 5,615 km, max takeoff weight 29,964 vs 61,000 kg, built 165 vs 11 units.

Boeing EA-18G Growler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EA-18G Growler
Shaanxi KJ-200 Moth military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 KJ-200 Moth
Specifications
EA-18G Growler KJ-200 Moth
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Shaanxi
First flight 15 August 2006 1 January 2005
Year introduced 2009 2007
Number produced 165 units 11 units
Average unit price $125 million --
Wing area 46.5 m² 121.9 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 38.0 m
Height 4.9 m 11.2 m
Length 18.3 m 34.0 m
Maximum speed 1900 km/h 660 km/h
Operational range 2,346 km 5,615 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 10,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,964 kg 61,000 kg
Empty weight 15,011 kg 35,490 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,979 kgf 4 x 3,170 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EA-18G Growler or KJ-200 Moth?
The EA-18G Growler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h compared to the KJ-200 Moth's 660 km/h, a difference of 1,240 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EA-18G Growler or KJ-200 Moth?
The KJ-200 Moth has a longer range at 5,615 km compared to the EA-18G Growler's 2,346 km.
Which can fly higher, the EA-18G Growler or KJ-200 Moth?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the KJ-200 Moth's 10,400 meters (34,120 ft).
Which is heavier, the EA-18G Growler or KJ-200 Moth?
The KJ-200 Moth has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the EA-18G Growler's 29,964 kg.
Which is larger, the EA-18G Growler or KJ-200 Moth?
The KJ-200 Moth is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the EA-18G Growler's 18.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the EA-18G Growler or KJ-200 Moth?
The KJ-200 Moth entered service first in 2007, 2 years before the EA-18G Growler which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EA-18G Growler or KJ-200 Moth?
The EA-18G Growler has been produced in greater numbers with 165 units compared to 11 units of the KJ-200 Moth.