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E-7 Wedgetail vs KJ-500

E-7 Wedgetail vs KJ-500 at a glance — top speed 853 vs 550 km/h, range 6,500 vs 5,700 km, max takeoff weight 77,600 vs 77,000 kg, built 15 vs 60 units.

Boeing E-7 Wedgetail military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 E-7 Wedgetail
Shaanxi KJ-500 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 KJ-500
Specifications
E-7 Wedgetail KJ-500
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing Shaanxi
First flight 1 January 2004 --
Year introduced 2010 2018
Number produced 15 units 60 units
Average unit price $400 million --
Wing area 91.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 35.8 m -- m
Height 12.5 m -- m
Length 33.6 m -- m
Maximum speed 853 km/h 550 km/h
Operational range 6,500 km 5,700 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 77,600 kg 77,000 kg
Empty weight 46,606 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 121 kN --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the E-7 Wedgetail or KJ-500?
The E-7 Wedgetail is faster with a maximum speed of 853 km/h compared to the KJ-500's 550 km/h, a difference of 303 km/h.
Which has longer range, the E-7 Wedgetail or KJ-500?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the KJ-500's 5,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the E-7 Wedgetail or KJ-500?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the KJ-500's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the E-7 Wedgetail or KJ-500?
The E-7 Wedgetail has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 77,600 kg compared to the KJ-500's 77,000 kg.
Which is larger, the E-7 Wedgetail or KJ-500?
The E-7 Wedgetail is longer at 33.6 meters compared to the KJ-500's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the E-7 Wedgetail or KJ-500?
The E-7 Wedgetail entered service first in 2010, 8 years before the KJ-500 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the E-7 Wedgetail or KJ-500?
The KJ-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 60 units compared to 15 units of the E-7 Wedgetail.