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KJ-500 vs Saab 340 AEW&C

KJ-500 vs Saab 340 AEW&C at a glance — top speed 550 vs 522 km/h, range 5,700 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 77,000 vs 13,155 kg, built 60 vs 12 units.

Shaanxi KJ-500 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 KJ-500
Saab 340 AEW&C military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 Saab 340 AEW&C
Specifications
KJ-500 Saab 340 AEW&C
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Shaanxi Saab
First flight -- 1 January 1994
Year introduced 2018 1997
Number produced 60 units 12 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 42.0 m²
Wingspan -- m 21.4 m
Height -- m 7.0 m
Length -- m 20.6 m
Maximum speed 550 km/h 522 km/h
Operational range 5,700 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling -- m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 77,000 kg 13,155 kg
Empty weight -- kg 10,300 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 1,390 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KJ-500 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The KJ-500 is faster with a maximum speed of 550 km/h compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 522 km/h, a difference of 28 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KJ-500 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The KJ-500 has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 1,300 km.
Which is heavier, the KJ-500 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The KJ-500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 77,000 kg compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 13,155 kg.
Which entered service first, the KJ-500 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The Saab 340 AEW&C entered service first in 1997, 21 years before the KJ-500 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KJ-500 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The KJ-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 60 units compared to 12 units of the Saab 340 AEW&C.