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. | |
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| 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. | |
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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 | 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.