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KJ-200 Moth vs KJ-500

KJ-200 Moth vs KJ-500 at a glance — top speed 660 vs 550 km/h, range 5,615 vs 5,700 km, max takeoff weight 61,000 vs 77,000 kg, built 11 vs 60 units.

Shaanxi KJ-200 Moth military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 KJ-200 Moth
Shaanxi KJ-500 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 KJ-500
Specifications
KJ-200 Moth KJ-500
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Shaanxi Shaanxi
First flight 1 January 2005 --
Year introduced 2007 2018
Number produced 11 units 60 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 121.9 m² -- m²
Wingspan 38.0 m -- m
Height 11.2 m -- m
Length 34.0 m -- m
Maximum speed 660 km/h 550 km/h
Operational range 5,615 km 5,700 km
Service ceiling 10,400 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 77,000 kg
Empty weight 35,490 kg -- kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,170 kW --
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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.