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Kawasaki P-1 vs ShinMaywa US-2

Kawasaki P-1 vs ShinMaywa US-2 at a glance — top speed 996 vs 560 km/h, range 8,000 vs 4,700 km, max takeoff weight 79,832 vs 47,700 kg, built 60 vs 8 units.

Kawasaki P-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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ShinMaywa US-2 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Kawasaki P-1 ShinMaywa US-2
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki ShinMaywa
First flight 28 September 2007 18 December 2003
Year introduced 2015 2007
Number produced 60 units 8 units
Average unit price $141.5 million $113 million
Wing area -- m² 136.0 m²
Wingspan 35.4 m 33.2 m
Height 12.1 m 9.8 m
Length 38.0 m 33.5 m
Maximum speed 996 km/h 560 km/h
Operational range 8,000 km 4,700 km
Service ceiling 13,472 m 7,195 m
Max. takeoff weight 79,832 kg 47,700 kg
Empty weight -- kg 25,630 kg
Total thrust 4 x 6,123 kgf 4 x 3,424 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki P-1 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The Kawasaki P-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 996 km/h compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 560 km/h, a difference of 436 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki P-1 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a longer range at 8,000 km compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 4,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki P-1 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a higher service ceiling at 13,472 meters (44,199 ft) compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 7,195 meters (23,605 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki P-1 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,832 kg compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 47,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki P-1 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The Kawasaki P-1 is longer at 38.0 meters compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 33.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Kawasaki P-1 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The Kawasaki P-1 is more expensive at approximately $142 million per unit compared to the ShinMaywa US-2 at $113 million.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki P-1 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa US-2 entered service first in 2007, 8 years before the Kawasaki P-1 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki P-1 or ShinMaywa US-2?
The Kawasaki P-1 has been produced in greater numbers with 60 units compared to 8 units of the ShinMaywa US-2.