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KJ-200 Moth vs Saab 340 AEW&C

KJ-200 Moth vs Saab 340 AEW&C at a glance — top speed 660 vs 522 km/h, range 5,615 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 61,000 vs 13,155 kg, built 11 vs 12 units.

Shaanxi KJ-200 Moth military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 KJ-200 Moth
Saab 340 AEW&C military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 Saab 340 AEW&C
Specifications
KJ-200 Moth Saab 340 AEW&C
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Shaanxi Saab
First flight 1 January 2005 1 January 1994
Year introduced 2007 1997
Number produced 11 units 12 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 121.9 m² 42.0 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 21.4 m
Height 11.2 m 7.0 m
Length 34.0 m 20.6 m
Maximum speed 660 km/h 522 km/h
Operational range 5,615 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 10,400 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 13,155 kg
Empty weight 35,490 kg 10,300 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,170 kW 2 x 1,390 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KJ-200 Moth or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The KJ-200 Moth is faster with a maximum speed of 660 km/h compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 522 km/h, a difference of 138 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KJ-200 Moth or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The KJ-200 Moth has a longer range at 5,615 km compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the KJ-200 Moth or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The KJ-200 Moth has a higher service ceiling at 10,400 meters (34,120 ft) compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the KJ-200 Moth or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The KJ-200 Moth has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 13,155 kg.
Which is larger, the KJ-200 Moth or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The KJ-200 Moth is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 20.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the KJ-200 Moth or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The Saab 340 AEW&C entered service first in 1997, 10 years before the KJ-200 Moth which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KJ-200 Moth or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The Saab 340 AEW&C has been produced in greater numbers with 12 units compared to 11 units of the KJ-200 Moth.