KJ-500 vs Y-9
Overview
The KJ-500 is a Military Special Mission Aircraft built by Shaanxi, while the Y-9 is a Military Transport Aircraft by Shaanxi.
Top speed is 550 km/h for the KJ-500 vs 660 km/h for the Y-9. The KJ-500 has an operational range of 5,700 km vs 2,200 km for the Y-9.
| 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 utility and military transport aircraft, introduced in the early 21st century, used for tactical transport and specialized military operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Shaanxi |
| First flight | 1 November 2010 |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| 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—‰ |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
| Wing area | 121.9 m² |
| Wingspan | 38.0 m |
| Height | 11.3 m |
| Length | 36.1 m |
| Maximum speed | 660 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,200 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,400 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 65,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 950 kW â—‰ |
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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.