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EA-18G Growler vs KJ-500

Boeing EA-18G Growler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EA-18G Growler
Shaanxi KJ-500 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 KJ-500
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Specifications
EA-18G Growler KJ-500
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Shaanxi
First flight 15 August 2006 --
Year introduced 2009 2018
Number produced 165 units 60 units
Average unit price $125 million --
Wing area 46.5 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.6 m -- m
Height 4.9 m -- m
Length 18.3 m -- m
Maximum speed 1900 km/h 550 km/h
Operational range 2,346 km 5,700 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 29,964 kg 77,000 kg
Empty weight 15,011 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,979 kgf 0
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Overview

The EA-18G Growler and the KJ-500 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Shaanxi respectively.

The EA-18G Growler reaches 1,900 km/h — 3.5x the KJ-500's 550 km/h. The EA-18G Growler has an operational range of 2,346 km vs 5,700 km for the KJ-500. At 77,000 kg MTOW, the KJ-500 is 2.6x the EA-18G Growler's 29,964 kg.

The EA-18G Growler has been produced in 165 units vs 60 for the KJ-500.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EA-18G Growler or KJ-500?
The EA-18G Growler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,900 km/h compared to the KJ-500's 550 km/h, a difference of 1,350 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EA-18G Growler or KJ-500?
The KJ-500 has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the EA-18G Growler's 2,346 km.
Which can fly higher, the EA-18G Growler or KJ-500?
The EA-18G Growler has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the KJ-500's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the EA-18G Growler or KJ-500?
The KJ-500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 77,000 kg compared to the EA-18G Growler's 29,964 kg.
Which is larger, the EA-18G Growler or KJ-500?
The EA-18G Growler is longer at 18.3 meters compared to the KJ-500's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the EA-18G Growler or KJ-500?
The EA-18G Growler entered service first in 2009, 9 years before the KJ-500 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EA-18G Growler or KJ-500?
The EA-18G Growler has been produced in greater numbers with 165 units compared to 60 units of the KJ-500.