KJ-2000 Mainring vs Tu-126 Moss

Overview

The KJ-2000 Mainring and the Tu-126 Moss are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Xi'an and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 850 km/h for the KJ-2000 Mainring vs 790 km/h for the Tu-126 Moss. The KJ-2000 Mainring has an operational range of 5,500 km vs 7,000 km for the Tu-126 Moss.

The KJ-2000 Mainring has been produced in 5 units vs 9 for the Tu-126 Moss. The Tu-126 Moss first flew 41 years before the KJ-2000 Mainring (1962 vs 2003).

Chinese second-generation airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, developed in the early 2000s and operated by the People's Liberation Army Air Force for aerial surveillance and command.
Xi'an KJ-2000 Mainring Other profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Xi'an
First flight 1 January 2003
Year introduced 2005
Number produced 5 units
Average unit price --
Soviet airborne early warning and control aircraft, developed in the late 1950s and early 1960s, operated during the Cold War from 1965 to 1984.
Tupolev Tu-126 Moss Other profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Tupolev
First flight 23 January 1962
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 9 units
Average unit price --
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan -- m
Height -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed 850 km/h â—‰
Operational range 5,500 km â—‰
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 175,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 0 â—‰
Wing area 311.1 m²
Wingspan 51.4 m
Height 16.1 m
Length 56.5 m
Maximum speed 790 km/h â—‰
Operational range 7,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 10,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 171,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 103,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,758 kW â—‰

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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.