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HS 748 vs NAMC YS-11

HS 748 vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 460 vs 470 km/h, range 1,715 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 21,092 vs 23,500 kg, built 380 vs 182 units.

Specifications
HS 748 NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Hawker Siddeley NAMC
First flight 24 June 1960 30 August 1962
Year introduced 1961 1965
Number produced 380 units 182 units
Average unit price -- $2.2 million
Wing area 77.0 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 31.2 m 32.0 m
Height 7.3 m 9.0 m
Length 20.0 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 460 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 1,715 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,092 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 12,304 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,700 kW 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HS 748 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is faster with a maximum speed of 470 km/h compared to the HS 748's 460 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HS 748 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the HS 748's 1,715 km.
Which can fly higher, the HS 748 or NAMC YS-11?
The HS 748 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the NAMC YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the HS 748 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the HS 748's 21,092 kg.
Which is larger, the HS 748 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the HS 748's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the HS 748 or NAMC YS-11?
The HS 748 entered service first in 1961, 4 years before the NAMC YS-11 which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HS 748 or NAMC YS-11?
The HS 748 has been produced in greater numbers with 380 units compared to 182 units of the NAMC YS-11.