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KJ-200 Moth vs R-99 Erieye

KJ-200 Moth vs R-99 Erieye at a glance — top speed 660 vs 833 km/h, range 5,615 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 61,000 vs 24,100 kg.

Shaanxi KJ-200 Moth military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 KJ-200 Moth
Embraer R-99 Erieye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 R-99 Erieye
Specifications
KJ-200 Moth R-99 Erieye
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Shaanxi Embraer
First flight 1 January 2005 1 January 1999
Year introduced 2007 2001
Number produced 11 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 121.9 m² 51.2 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 20.0 m
Height 11.2 m 6.8 m
Length 34.0 m 29.9 m
Maximum speed 660 km/h 833 km/h
Operational range 5,615 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 10,400 m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 24,100 kg
Empty weight 35,490 kg 12,591 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,170 kW 2 x 40 kN
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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.