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KJ-2000 Mainring vs Tu-126 Moss

KJ-2000 Mainring vs Tu-126 Moss at a glance — top speed 850 vs 790 km/h, range 5,500 vs 7,000 km, max takeoff weight 175,000 vs 171,000 kg, built 5 vs 9 units.

Xian KJ-2000 Mainring military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 KJ-2000 Mainring
Tupolev Tu-126 Moss military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-126 Moss
Specifications
KJ-2000 Mainring Tu-126 Moss
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Xian Tupolev
First flight 1 January 2003 23 January 1962
Year introduced 2005 1965
Number produced 5 units 9 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 311.1 m²
Wingspan -- m 51.4 m
Height -- m 16.1 m
Length -- m 56.5 m
Maximum speed 850 km/h 790 km/h
Operational range 5,500 km 7,000 km
Service ceiling -- m 10,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 175,000 kg 171,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg 103,000 kg
Total thrust -- 4 x 11,033 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KJ-2000 Mainring or Tu-126 Moss?
The KJ-2000 Mainring is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the Tu-126 Moss's 790 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KJ-2000 Mainring or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss has a longer range at 7,000 km compared to the KJ-2000 Mainring's 5,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the KJ-2000 Mainring or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss has a higher service ceiling at 10,700 meters (35,104 ft) compared to the KJ-2000 Mainring's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the KJ-2000 Mainring or Tu-126 Moss?
The KJ-2000 Mainring has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 175,000 kg compared to the Tu-126 Moss's 171,000 kg.
Which is larger, the KJ-2000 Mainring or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss is longer at 56.5 meters compared to the KJ-2000 Mainring's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the KJ-2000 Mainring or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss entered service first in 1965, 40 years before the KJ-2000 Mainring which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KJ-2000 Mainring or Tu-126 Moss?
The Tu-126 Moss has been produced in greater numbers with 9 units compared to 5 units of the KJ-2000 Mainring.