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KQ-200 vs Y-8

KQ-200 vs Y-8 at a glance — top speed 600 vs 660 km/h, range 5,000 vs 5,615 km.

Shaanxi KQ-200 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 KQ-200
Shaanxi Y-8 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-8
Specifications
KQ-200 Y-8
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Shaanxi Shaanxi
First flight -- 1 December 1974
Year introduced 2015 1981
Number produced N/A 169 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 121.9 m²
Wingspan -- m 38.0 m
Height -- m 11.2 m
Length -- m 34.0 m
Maximum speed 600 km/h 660 km/h
Operational range 5,000 km 5,615 km
Service ceiling -- m 10,400 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 61,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg 35,490 kg
Total thrust -- 4 x 3,170 kW
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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.