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Kawasaki C-1 vs Y-8

Kawasaki C-1 vs Y-8 at a glance — top speed 806 vs 660 km/h, range 3,353 vs 5,615 km, max takeoff weight 45,000 vs 61,000 kg, built 31 vs 169 units.

Kawasaki C-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki C-1
Shaanxi Y-8 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-8
Specifications
Kawasaki C-1 Y-8
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Shaanxi
First flight 12 November 1970 1 December 1974
Year introduced 1974 1981
Number produced 31 units 169 units
Average unit price $50 million --
Wing area 120.5 m² 121.9 m²
Wingspan 30.3 m 38.0 m
Height 10.0 m 11.2 m
Length 29.0 m 34.0 m
Maximum speed 806 km/h 660 km/h
Operational range 3,353 km 5,615 km
Service ceiling 11,580 m 10,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,000 kg 61,000 kg
Empty weight 24,300 kg 35,490 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,574 kgf 4 x 3,170 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki C-1 or Y-8?
The Kawasaki C-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the Y-8's 660 km/h, a difference of 146 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki C-1 or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a longer range at 5,615 km compared to the Kawasaki C-1's 3,353 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki C-1 or Y-8?
The Kawasaki C-1 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the Y-8's 10,400 meters (34,120 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki C-1 or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the Kawasaki C-1's 45,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki C-1 or Y-8?
The Y-8 is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the Kawasaki C-1's 29.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki C-1 or Y-8?
The Kawasaki C-1 entered service first in 1974, 7 years before the Y-8 which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki C-1 or Y-8?
The Y-8 has been produced in greater numbers with 169 units compared to 31 units of the Kawasaki C-1.