KQ-200 vs Y-9

Overview

The KQ-200 is a Military Special Mission Aircraft built by Shaanxi, while the Y-9 is a Military Transport Aircraft by Shaanxi.

Top speed is 600 km/h for the KQ-200 vs 660 km/h for the Y-9. The KQ-200 has an operational range of 5,000 km vs 2,200 km for the Y-9.

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-9

Chinese medium utility and military transport aircraft, introduced in the early 21st century, used for tactical transport and specialized military operations.
Shaanxi Y-9 Transport profile drawing
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 600 km/h â—‰
Operational range 5,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Total thrust 0 â—‰

Y-9

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
Total thrust 4 x 950 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KQ-200 or Y-9?
The Y-9 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-9?
The KQ-200 has a longer range at 5,000 km compared to the Y-9's 2,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the KQ-200 or Y-9?
The Y-9 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-9?
The Y-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 65,000 kg compared to the KQ-200's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the KQ-200 or Y-9?
The Y-9 is longer at 36.1 meters compared to the KQ-200's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the KQ-200 or Y-9?
The Y-9 entered service first in 2012, 3 years before the KQ-200 which entered service in 2015.