L-410 vs Y-12
| Czech twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, deployed internationally since the 70s, used in both civil and military operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Let |
| First flight | 16 April 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1970 |
| Number produced | 1200 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Chinese twin-engine light utility aircraft, recognized from its 1980s development, frequently used for passenger and cargo transportation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Harbin |
| First flight | 14 July 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 71 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
| Wing area | 35.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 365 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,800 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 575 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 34.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 328 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,340 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,300 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,840 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 410 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of L-410 by Mottld.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the L-410 or Y-12?
The L-410 is faster with a maximum speed of 365 km/h compared to the Y-12's 328 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-410 or Y-12?
The L-410 has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the Y-12's 1,340 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-410 or Y-12?
The Y-12 has a higher service ceiling at 7,000 meters (22,965 ft) compared to the L-410's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-410 or Y-12?
The L-410 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,800 kg compared to the Y-12's 5,300 kg.
Which is larger, the L-410 or Y-12?
The Y-12 is longer at 18.9 meters compared to the L-410's 14.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-410 or Y-12?
The L-410 entered service first in 1970, 15 years before the Y-12 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-410 or Y-12?
The L-410 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 71 units of the Y-12.