Jetstream 31 vs Y-12
The Jetstream 31 and the Y-12 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by British Aerospace and Harbin respectively. Top speed is 487 km/h for the Jetstream 31 vs 328 km/h for the Y-12. The Jetstream 31 has an operational range of 1,260 km vs 1,340 km for the Y-12. The Jetstream 31 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,000 m for the Y-12. The Jetstream 31 has been produced in 386 units vs 71 for the Y-12. Unit cost is $8M for the Jetstream 31 vs $5M for the Y-12. The Jetstream 31 first flew 2 years before the Y-12 (1980 vs 1982).
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace |
| First flight | 28 March 1980 |
| Year introduced | 1982 |
| Number produced | 386 units |
| Average unit price | $8 million |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Harbin |
| First flight | 14 July 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 71 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
| Wing area | 25.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 487 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,260 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,954 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,360 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 336 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 34.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 328 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,340 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,300 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,840 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 205 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Jetstream 31 or Y-12?
The Jetstream 31 is faster with a maximum speed of 487 km/h compared to the Y-12's 328 km/h, a difference of 159 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jetstream 31 or Y-12?
The Y-12 has a longer range at 1,340 km compared to the Jetstream 31's 1,260 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jetstream 31 or Y-12?
The Jetstream 31 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Y-12's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jetstream 31 or Y-12?
The Jetstream 31 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,954 kg compared to the Y-12's 5,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Jetstream 31 or Y-12?
The Y-12 is longer at 18.9 meters compared to the Jetstream 31's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Jetstream 31 or Y-12?
The Jetstream 31 is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the Y-12 at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Jetstream 31 or Y-12?
The Jetstream 31 entered service first in 1982, 3 years before the Y-12 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Jetstream 31 or Y-12?
The Jetstream 31 has been produced in greater numbers with 386 units compared to 71 units of the Y-12.