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KJ-200 Moth vs Y-8

KJ-200 Moth vs Y-8 at a glance — top speed 660 vs 660 km/h, range 5,615 vs 5,615 km, max takeoff weight 61,000 vs 61,000 kg, built 11 vs 169 units.

Shaanxi KJ-200 Moth military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 KJ-200 Moth
Shaanxi Y-8 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-8
Specifications
KJ-200 Moth Y-8
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Shaanxi Shaanxi
First flight 1 January 2005 1 December 1974
Year introduced 2007 1981
Number produced 11 units 169 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 121.9 m² 121.9 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 38.0 m
Height 11.2 m 11.2 m
Length 34.0 m 34.0 m
Maximum speed 660 km/h 660 km/h
Operational range 5,615 km 5,615 km
Service ceiling 10,400 m 10,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 61,000 kg
Empty weight 35,490 kg 35,490 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,170 kW 4 x 3,170 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KJ-200 Moth or Y-8?
The Y-8 is faster with a maximum speed of 660 km/h compared to the KJ-200 Moth's 660 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KJ-200 Moth or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a longer range at 5,615 km compared to the KJ-200 Moth's 5,615 km.
Which can fly higher, the KJ-200 Moth or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a higher service ceiling at 10,400 meters (34,120 ft) compared to the KJ-200 Moth's 10,400 meters (34,120 ft).
Which is heavier, the KJ-200 Moth or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the KJ-200 Moth's 61,000 kg.
Which is larger, the KJ-200 Moth or Y-8?
The Y-8 is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the KJ-200 Moth's 34.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the KJ-200 Moth or Y-8?
The Y-8 entered service first in 1981, 26 years before the KJ-200 Moth which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KJ-200 Moth or Y-8?
The Y-8 has been produced in greater numbers with 169 units compared to 11 units of the KJ-200 Moth.