KJ-200 Moth vs R-99 Erieye

Overview

The KJ-200 Moth and the R-99 Erieye are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Shaanxi and Embraer respectively.

Top speed is 660 km/h for the KJ-200 Moth vs 833 km/h for the R-99 Erieye. The KJ-200 Moth has an operational range of 5,615 km vs 3,000 km for the R-99 Erieye. The R-99 Erieye operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 10,400 m for the KJ-200 Moth. At 61,000 kg MTOW, the KJ-200 Moth is 2.5x the R-99 Erieye's 24,100 kg.

The R-99 Erieye first flew 6 years before the KJ-200 Moth (1999 vs 2005).

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 --
Brazilian airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft based on the Embraer ERJ-145 regional jet, fitted with the dorsal Saab Erieye radar.
Embraer R-99 Erieye Other profile drawing
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer
First flight 1 January 1999
Year introduced 2001
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
Wing area 121.9 m² ◉
Wingspan 38.0 m â—‰
Height 11.2 m â—‰
Length 34.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 660 km/h â—‰
Operational range 5,615 km â—‰
Service ceiling 10,400 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 35,490 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 793 kW â—‰
Wing area 51.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 20.0 m â—‰
Height 6.8 m â—‰
Length 29.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 833 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,278 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 24,100 kg â—‰
Empty weight 12,591 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 20 kN â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KJ-200 Moth or R-99 Erieye?
The R-99 Erieye is faster with a maximum speed of 833 km/h compared to the KJ-200 Moth's 660 km/h, a difference of 173 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KJ-200 Moth or R-99 Erieye?
The KJ-200 Moth has a longer range at 5,615 km compared to the R-99 Erieye's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the KJ-200 Moth or R-99 Erieye?
The R-99 Erieye has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the KJ-200 Moth's 10,400 meters (34,120 ft).
Which is heavier, the KJ-200 Moth or R-99 Erieye?
The KJ-200 Moth has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the R-99 Erieye's 24,100 kg.
Which is larger, the KJ-200 Moth or R-99 Erieye?
The KJ-200 Moth is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the R-99 Erieye's 29.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the KJ-200 Moth or R-99 Erieye?
The R-99 Erieye entered service first in 2001, 6 years before the KJ-200 Moth which entered service in 2007.