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KJ-200 Moth vs P-8 Poseidon

KJ-200 Moth vs P-8 Poseidon at a glance — top speed 660 vs 907 km/h, range 5,615 vs 2,225 km, max takeoff weight 61,000 vs 85,820 kg, built 11 vs 187 units.

Shaanxi KJ-200 Moth military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 KJ-200 Moth
Boeing P-8 Poseidon military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-8 Poseidon
Specifications
KJ-200 Moth P-8 Poseidon
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Shaanxi Boeing
First flight 1 January 2005 25 April 2009
Year introduced 2007 2013
Number produced 11 units 187 units
Average unit price -- $150 million
Wing area 121.9 m² -- m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 37.6 m
Height 11.2 m 12.8 m
Length 34.0 m 39.5 m
Maximum speed 660 km/h 907 km/h
Operational range 5,615 km 2,225 km
Service ceiling 10,400 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 85,820 kg
Empty weight 35,490 kg 62,730 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,170 kW 2 x 121 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KJ-200 Moth or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the KJ-200 Moth's 660 km/h, a difference of 247 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KJ-200 Moth or P-8 Poseidon?
The KJ-200 Moth has a longer range at 5,615 km compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 2,225 km.
Which can fly higher, the KJ-200 Moth or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the KJ-200 Moth's 10,400 meters (34,120 ft).
Which is heavier, the KJ-200 Moth or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 85,820 kg compared to the KJ-200 Moth's 61,000 kg.
Which is larger, the KJ-200 Moth or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is longer at 39.5 meters compared to the KJ-200 Moth's 34.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the KJ-200 Moth or P-8 Poseidon?
The KJ-200 Moth entered service first in 2007, 6 years before the P-8 Poseidon which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KJ-200 Moth or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has been produced in greater numbers with 187 units compared to 11 units of the KJ-200 Moth.