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KC-46 Pegasus vs Y-20

KC-46 Pegasus vs Y-20 at a glance — top speed 914 vs 926 km/h, range 11,830 vs 10,000 km, max takeoff weight 188,240 vs 222,000 kg, built 108 vs 58 units.

Boeing KC-46 Pegasus military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
KC-46 Pegasus Y-20
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Xian
First flight 28 December 2014 26 January 2013
Year introduced 2019 2016
Number produced 108 units 58 units
Average unit price $287 million $160 million
Wing area -- m² 310.0 m²
Wingspan 48.1 m 50.0 m
Height 15.9 m 15.0 m
Length 50.5 m 47.0 m
Maximum speed 914 km/h 926 km/h
Operational range 11,830 km 10,000 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 188,240 kg 222,000 kg
Empty weight 82,377 kg 100,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 280 kN 4 x 12,033 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KC-46 Pegasus or Y-20?
The Y-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 926 km/h compared to the KC-46 Pegasus's 914 km/h, a difference of 12 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KC-46 Pegasus or Y-20?
The KC-46 Pegasus has a longer range at 11,830 km compared to the Y-20's 10,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the KC-46 Pegasus or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the KC-46 Pegasus's 12,200 meters (40,026 ft).
Which is heavier, the KC-46 Pegasus or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 222,000 kg compared to the KC-46 Pegasus's 188,240 kg.
Which is larger, the KC-46 Pegasus or Y-20?
The KC-46 Pegasus is longer at 50.5 meters compared to the Y-20's 47.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the KC-46 Pegasus or Y-20?
The KC-46 Pegasus is more expensive at approximately $287 million per unit compared to the Y-20 at $160 million.
Which entered service first, the KC-46 Pegasus or Y-20?
The Y-20 entered service first in 2016, 3 years before the KC-46 Pegasus which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KC-46 Pegasus or Y-20?
The KC-46 Pegasus has been produced in greater numbers with 108 units compared to 58 units of the Y-20.