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Hawker 400 vs NAMC YS-11

Hawker 400 vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 860 vs 470 km/h, range 4,000 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 7,303 vs 23,500 kg, built 951 vs 182 units.

Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 400
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
Hawker 400 NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft NAMC
First flight 29 August 1978 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1978 1965
Number produced 951 units 182 units
Average unit price $7.4 million $2.2 million
Wing area 22.4 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 13.3 m 32.0 m
Height 4.2 m 9.0 m
Length 14.8 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 860 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,303 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 4,559 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,315 kgf 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker 400 or NAMC YS-11?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the NAMC YS-11's 470 km/h, a difference of 390 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 400 or NAMC YS-11?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the NAMC YS-11's 2,110 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 400 or NAMC YS-11?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the NAMC YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 400 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the Hawker 400's 7,303 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 400 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the Hawker 400's 14.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Hawker 400 or NAMC YS-11?
The Hawker 400 is more expensive at approximately $7.4 million per unit compared to the NAMC YS-11 at $2.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 400 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 13 years before the Hawker 400 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 400 or NAMC YS-11?
The Hawker 400 has been produced in greater numbers with 951 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.