Il-112 vs Y-20

The Il-112 and the Y-20 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Ilyushin and Xian respectively. Top speed is 580 km/h for the Il-112 vs 926 km/h for the Y-20. The Il-112 has an operational range of 1,700 km vs 7,800 km for the Y-20. The Y-20 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 7,600 m for the Il-112. At 222,000 kg MTOW, the Y-20 is 11:1 the Il-112's 21,000 kg. The Il-112 has been produced in 3 units vs 58 for the Y-20. The Y-20 first flew 6 years before the Il-112 (2013 vs 2019).

Russian light military transport, operational in the 21st century, mainly deployed in domestic and regional transportation roles.
Ilyushin Il-112 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Ilyushin
First flight 30 March 2019
Year introduced 2023
Number produced 3 units
Average unit price --
Chinese strategic airlifter, most notable in the modern period, deployed for regional transportation and military logistics.
Xian Y-20 Transport profile drawing
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 65.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 27.6 m â—‰
Height 8.9 m â—‰
Length 24.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 580 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,700 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,600 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 21,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 10,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,305 kW â—‰
Wing area 310.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 50.0 m â—‰
Height 15.0 m â—‰
Length 47.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 926 km/h â—‰
Operational range 7,800 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 222,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 100,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 3,402 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Il-112 or Y-20?
The Y-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 926 km/h compared to the Il-112's 580 km/h, a difference of 346 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Il-112 or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a longer range at 7,800 km compared to the Il-112's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Il-112 or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Il-112's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the Il-112 or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 222,000 kg compared to the Il-112's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Il-112 or Y-20?
The Y-20 is longer at 47.0 meters compared to the Il-112's 24.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Il-112 or Y-20?
The Y-20 entered service first in 2016, 7 years before the Il-112 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Il-112 or Y-20?
The Y-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 58 units compared to 3 units of the Il-112.