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KJ-500 vs Y-9

KJ-500 vs Y-9 at a glance — top speed 550 vs 660 km/h, range 5,700 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 77,000 vs 65,000 kg.

Shaanxi KJ-500 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 KJ-500
Shaanxi Y-9 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-9
Specifications
KJ-500 Y-9
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Shaanxi Shaanxi
First flight -- 1 November 2010
Year introduced 2018 2012
Number produced 60 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 121.9 m²
Wingspan -- m 38.0 m
Height -- m 11.3 m
Length -- m 36.1 m
Maximum speed 550 km/h 660 km/h
Operational range 5,700 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling -- m 10,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 77,000 kg 65,000 kg
Total thrust -- 4 x 3,800 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KJ-500 or Y-9?
The Y-9 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-9?
The KJ-500 has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the Y-9's 2,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the KJ-500 or Y-9?
The Y-9 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-9?
The KJ-500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 77,000 kg compared to the Y-9's 65,000 kg.
Which is larger, the KJ-500 or Y-9?
The Y-9 is longer at 36.1 meters compared to the KJ-500's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the KJ-500 or Y-9?
The Y-9 entered service first in 2012, 6 years before the KJ-500 which entered service in 2018.