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KJ-2000 Mainring vs Y-8

KJ-2000 Mainring vs Y-8 at a glance — top speed 850 vs 660 km/h, range 5,500 vs 5,615 km, max takeoff weight 175,000 vs 61,000 kg, built 5 vs 169 units.

Xian KJ-2000 Mainring military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 KJ-2000 Mainring
Shaanxi Y-8 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-8
Specifications
KJ-2000 Mainring Y-8
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Xian Shaanxi
First flight 1 January 2003 1 December 1974
Year introduced 2005 1981
Number produced 5 units 169 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 121.9 m²
Wingspan -- m 38.0 m
Height -- m 11.2 m
Length -- m 34.0 m
Maximum speed 850 km/h 660 km/h
Operational range 5,500 km 5,615 km
Service ceiling -- m 10,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 175,000 kg 61,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg 35,490 kg
Total thrust -- 4 x 3,170 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KJ-2000 Mainring or Y-8?
The KJ-2000 Mainring is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the Y-8's 660 km/h, a difference of 190 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KJ-2000 Mainring or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a longer range at 5,615 km compared to the KJ-2000 Mainring's 5,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the KJ-2000 Mainring or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a higher service ceiling at 10,400 meters (34,120 ft) compared to the KJ-2000 Mainring's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the KJ-2000 Mainring or Y-8?
The KJ-2000 Mainring has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 175,000 kg compared to the Y-8's 61,000 kg.
Which is larger, the KJ-2000 Mainring or Y-8?
The Y-8 is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the KJ-2000 Mainring's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the KJ-2000 Mainring or Y-8?
The Y-8 entered service first in 1981, 24 years before the KJ-2000 Mainring which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KJ-2000 Mainring or Y-8?
The Y-8 has been produced in greater numbers with 169 units compared to 5 units of the KJ-2000 Mainring.