F406 Caravan II vs Y-20
The F406 Caravan II and the Y-20 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Reims-Cessna and Xian respectively. The Y-20 reaches 926 km/h — 2.2x the F406 Caravan II's 423 km/h. The F406 Caravan II has an operational range of 2,135 km vs 7,800 km for the Y-20. The Y-20 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 9,144 m for the F406 Caravan II. At 222,000 kg MTOW, the Y-20 is 52:1 the F406 Caravan II's 4,246 kg. The F406 Caravan II has been produced in 99 units vs 58 for the Y-20. Unit cost is $3M for the F406 Caravan II vs $160M for the Y-20. The F406 Caravan II first flew 30 years before the Y-20 (1983 vs 2013).
| French civilian utility aircraft, operational since the 1980s, frequently used for surveillance, cargo transport, and passenger services. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Reims-Cessna |
| First flight | 22 September 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 99 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
| Chinese strategic airlifter, most notable in the modern period, deployed for regional transportation and military logistics. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Xian |
| First flight | 26 January 2013 |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Number produced | 58 units |
| Average unit price | $160 million |
| Wing area | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 423 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,135 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,246 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,283 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 187 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 310.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 47.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 926 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 222,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 100,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,402 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F406 Caravan II or Y-20?
The Y-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 926 km/h compared to the F406 Caravan II's 423 km/h, a difference of 503 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F406 Caravan II or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a longer range at 7,800 km compared to the F406 Caravan II's 2,135 km.
Which can fly higher, the F406 Caravan II or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the F406 Caravan II's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F406 Caravan II or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 222,000 kg compared to the F406 Caravan II's 4,246 kg.
Which is larger, the F406 Caravan II or Y-20?
The Y-20 is longer at 47.0 meters compared to the F406 Caravan II's 12.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F406 Caravan II or Y-20?
The Y-20 is more expensive at approximately $160 million per unit compared to the F406 Caravan II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F406 Caravan II or Y-20?
The F406 Caravan II entered service first in 1985, 31 years before the Y-20 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F406 Caravan II or Y-20?
The F406 Caravan II has been produced in greater numbers with 99 units compared to 58 units of the Y-20.