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KQ-200 vs P-8 Poseidon

KQ-200 vs P-8 Poseidon at a glance — top speed 600 vs 907 km/h, range 5,000 vs 2,225 km.

Shaanxi KQ-200 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 KQ-200
Boeing P-8 Poseidon military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-8 Poseidon
Specifications
KQ-200 P-8 Poseidon
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Shaanxi Boeing
First flight -- 25 April 2009
Year introduced 2015 2013
Number produced N/A 187 units
Average unit price -- $150 million
Wingspan -- m 37.6 m
Height -- m 12.8 m
Length -- m 39.5 m
Maximum speed 600 km/h 907 km/h
Operational range 5,000 km 2,225 km
Service ceiling -- m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 85,820 kg
Empty weight -- kg 62,730 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 121 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KQ-200 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the KQ-200's 600 km/h, a difference of 307 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KQ-200 or P-8 Poseidon?
The KQ-200 has a longer range at 5,000 km compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 2,225 km.
Which can fly higher, the KQ-200 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the KQ-200's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the KQ-200 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 85,820 kg compared to the KQ-200's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the KQ-200 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is longer at 39.5 meters compared to the KQ-200's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the KQ-200 or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon entered service first in 2013, 2 years before the KQ-200 which entered service in 2015.