KJ-500 vs Y-8
Overview
The KJ-500 is a Military Special Mission Aircraft built by Shaanxi, while the Y-8 is a Military Transport Aircraft by Shaanxi.
Top speed is 550 km/h for the KJ-500 vs 660 km/h for the Y-8. The KJ-500 has an operational range of 5,700 km vs 5,615 km for the Y-8.
The KJ-500 has been produced in 60 units vs 169 for the Y-8.
| Chinese third-generation airborne early warning and control aircraft, developed in the late 2000s, deployed by the Chinese military for aerial surveillance and command. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Shaanxi |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 60 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Chinese medium-size, medium-range transport aircraft, developed in the late 20th century based on the Soviet Antonov An-12, and extensively deployed in military and civilian transport operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Shaanxi |
| First flight | 1 December 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number produced | 169 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 550 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 77,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
| Wing area | 121.9 m² |
| Wingspan | 38.0 m |
| Height | 11.2 m |
| Length | 34.0 m |
| Maximum speed | 660 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,615 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,400 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 61,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 35,490 kg |
| Total thrust | 4 x 793 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the KJ-500 or Y-8?
The Y-8 is faster with a maximum speed of 660 km/h compared to the KJ-500's 550 km/h, a difference of 110 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KJ-500 or Y-8?
The KJ-500 has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the Y-8's 5,615 km.
Which can fly higher, the KJ-500 or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a higher service ceiling at 10,400 meters (34,120 ft) compared to the KJ-500's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the KJ-500 or Y-8?
The KJ-500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 77,000 kg compared to the Y-8's 61,000 kg.
Which is larger, the KJ-500 or Y-8?
The Y-8 is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the KJ-500's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the KJ-500 or Y-8?
The Y-8 entered service first in 1981, 37 years before the KJ-500 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KJ-500 or Y-8?
The Y-8 has been produced in greater numbers with 169 units compared to 60 units of the KJ-500.