KQ-200 vs Y-8

Overview

The KQ-200 is a Military Special Mission Aircraft built by Shaanxi, while the Y-8 is a Military Transport Aircraft by Shaanxi.

Top speed is 600 km/h for the KQ-200 vs 660 km/h for the Y-8. The KQ-200 has an operational range of 5,000 km vs 5,615 km for the Y-8.

Chinese anti-submarine and maritime patrol aircraft, introduced in the mid-2010s, used for maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare.
Shaanxi KQ-200 Other profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Shaanxi
First flight --
Year introduced 2015
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --

Y-8

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.
Shaanxi Y-8 Transport profile drawing
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 600 km/h â—‰
Operational range 5,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 0 â—‰

Y-8

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
Empty weight 35,490 kg
Total thrust 4 x 793 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KQ-200 or Y-8?
The Y-8 is faster with a maximum speed of 660 km/h compared to the KQ-200's 600 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KQ-200 or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a longer range at 5,615 km compared to the KQ-200's 5,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the KQ-200 or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a higher service ceiling at 10,400 meters (34,120 ft) compared to the KQ-200's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the KQ-200 or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the KQ-200's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the KQ-200 or Y-8?
The Y-8 is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the KQ-200's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the KQ-200 or Y-8?
The Y-8 entered service first in 1981, 34 years before the KQ-200 which entered service in 2015.