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A-50 Mainstay vs KJ-2000 Mainring

A-50 Mainstay vs KJ-2000 Mainring at a glance — top speed 900 vs 850 km/h, range 7,500 vs 5,500 km, max takeoff weight 190,000 vs 175,000 kg, built 42 vs 5 units.

Beriev A-50 Mainstay military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 A-50 Mainstay
Xian KJ-2000 Mainring military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 KJ-2000 Mainring
Specifications
A-50 Mainstay KJ-2000 Mainring
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev Xian
First flight 19 December 1978 1 January 2003
Year introduced 1985 2005
Number produced 42 units 5 units
Average unit price $300 million --
Wing area 300.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 50.6 m -- m
Height 14.8 m -- m
Length 46.6 m -- m
Maximum speed 900 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 7,500 km 5,500 km
Service ceiling 15,500 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 190,000 kg 175,000 kg
Empty weight 61,000 kg -- kg
Total thrust 4 x 12,000 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-50 Mainstay or KJ-2000 Mainring?
The A-50 Mainstay is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the KJ-2000 Mainring's 850 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-50 Mainstay or KJ-2000 Mainring?
The A-50 Mainstay has a longer range at 7,500 km compared to the KJ-2000 Mainring's 5,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-50 Mainstay or KJ-2000 Mainring?
The A-50 Mainstay has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the KJ-2000 Mainring's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-50 Mainstay or KJ-2000 Mainring?
The A-50 Mainstay has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 190,000 kg compared to the KJ-2000 Mainring's 175,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A-50 Mainstay or KJ-2000 Mainring?
The A-50 Mainstay is longer at 46.6 meters compared to the KJ-2000 Mainring's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-50 Mainstay or KJ-2000 Mainring?
The A-50 Mainstay entered service first in 1985, 20 years before the KJ-2000 Mainring which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-50 Mainstay or KJ-2000 Mainring?
The A-50 Mainstay has been produced in greater numbers with 42 units compared to 5 units of the KJ-2000 Mainring.