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KJ-500 vs R-99 Erieye

KJ-500 vs R-99 Erieye at a glance — top speed 550 vs 833 km/h, range 5,700 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 77,000 vs 24,100 kg.

Shaanxi KJ-500 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 KJ-500
Embraer R-99 Erieye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 R-99 Erieye
Specifications
KJ-500 R-99 Erieye
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Shaanxi Embraer
First flight -- 1 January 1999
Year introduced 2018 2001
Number produced 60 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 51.2 m²
Wingspan -- m 20.0 m
Height -- m 6.8 m
Length -- m 29.9 m
Maximum speed 550 km/h 833 km/h
Operational range 5,700 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling -- m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 77,000 kg 24,100 kg
Empty weight -- kg 12,591 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 40 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KJ-500 or R-99 Erieye?
The R-99 Erieye is faster with a maximum speed of 833 km/h compared to the KJ-500's 550 km/h, a difference of 283 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KJ-500 or R-99 Erieye?
The KJ-500 has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the R-99 Erieye's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the KJ-500 or R-99 Erieye?
The R-99 Erieye has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the KJ-500's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the KJ-500 or R-99 Erieye?
The KJ-500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 77,000 kg compared to the R-99 Erieye's 24,100 kg.
Which is larger, the KJ-500 or R-99 Erieye?
The R-99 Erieye is longer at 29.9 meters compared to the KJ-500's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the KJ-500 or R-99 Erieye?
The R-99 Erieye entered service first in 2001, 17 years before the KJ-500 which entered service in 2018.