KJ-200 Moth vs Y-8

Overview

The KJ-200 Moth is a Military Special Mission Aircraft built by Shaanxi, while the Y-8 is a Military Transport Aircraft by Shaanxi.

Top speed is 660 km/h for the KJ-200 Moth vs 660 km/h for the Y-8. The KJ-200 Moth has an operational range of 5,615 km vs 5,615 km for the Y-8. The KJ-200 Moth operates at altitudes up to 10,400 m compared to 10,400 m for the Y-8.

The KJ-200 Moth has been produced in 11 units vs 169 for the Y-8. The Y-8 first flew 31 years before the KJ-200 Moth (1974 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 --

Y-8

Chinese medium-size, medium-range transport aircraft, developed in the late 20th century based on the Soviet Antonov An-12, and extensively deployed in military and civilian transport operations.
Shaanxi Y-8 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Shaanxi
First flight 1 December 1974
Year introduced 1981
Number produced 169 units
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—‰

Y-8

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—‰

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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.