KJ-200 Moth vs KJ-500

Overview

The KJ-200 Moth and the KJ-500 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Shaanxi and Shaanxi respectively.

Top speed is 660 km/h for the KJ-200 Moth vs 550 km/h for the KJ-500. The KJ-200 Moth has an operational range of 5,615 km vs 5,700 km for the KJ-500.

The KJ-200 Moth has been produced in 11 units vs 60 for the KJ-500.

Chinese airborne early warning and control aircraft, developed in the early 21st century, deployed in military surveillance and command operations.
Shaanxi KJ-200 Moth Other profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Shaanxi
First flight 1 January 2005
Year introduced 2007
Number produced 11 units
Average unit price --
Chinese third-generation airborne early warning and control aircraft, developed in the late 2000s, deployed by the Chinese military for aerial surveillance and command.
Shaanxi KJ-500 Other profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Shaanxi
First flight --
Year introduced 2018
Number produced 60 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 121.9 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m
Height 11.2 m
Length 34.0 m
Maximum speed 660 km/h â—‰
Operational range 5,615 km â—‰
Service ceiling 10,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 35,490 kg
Total thrust 4 x 793 kW â—‰
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan -- m
Height -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed 550 km/h â—‰
Operational range 5,700 km â—‰
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 77,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 0 â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KJ-200 Moth or KJ-500?
The KJ-200 Moth is faster with a maximum speed of 660 km/h compared to the KJ-500's 550 km/h, a difference of 110 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KJ-200 Moth or KJ-500?
The KJ-500 has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the KJ-200 Moth's 5,615 km.
Which can fly higher, the KJ-200 Moth or KJ-500?
The KJ-200 Moth has a higher service ceiling at 10,400 meters (34,120 ft) compared to the KJ-500's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the KJ-200 Moth or KJ-500?
The KJ-500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 77,000 kg compared to the KJ-200 Moth's 61,000 kg.
Which is larger, the KJ-200 Moth or KJ-500?
The KJ-200 Moth is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the KJ-500's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the KJ-200 Moth or KJ-500?
The KJ-200 Moth entered service first in 2007, 11 years before the KJ-500 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KJ-200 Moth or KJ-500?
The KJ-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 60 units compared to 11 units of the KJ-200 Moth.