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Let L-410 vs Y-12

Let L-410 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 Let L-410
Harbin Y-12 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-12
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Specifications
Let L-410 Y-12
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Let Harbin
First flight 16 April 1969 14 July 1982
Year introduced 1970 1985
Number produced 1200 units 71 units
Average unit price -- $5 million
Wing area 35.2 m² 34.3 m²
Wingspan 19.5 m 17.2 m
Height 5.8 m 5.7 m
Length 14.5 m 18.9 m
Maximum speed 365 km/h 328 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 1,340 km
Service ceiling 7,000 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,800 kg 5,300 kg
Empty weight 3,800 kg 2,840 kg
Total thrust 2 x 575 kW 2 x 410 kW
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Overview

The Let L-410 and the Y-12 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Let and Harbin respectively.

Top speed is 365 km/h for the Let L-410 vs 328 km/h for the Y-12. The Let L-410 has an operational range of 1,500 km vs 1,340 km for the Y-12. The Let L-410 operates at altitudes up to 7,000 m compared to 7,000 m for the Y-12.

The Let L-410 has been produced in 1,200 units vs 71 for the Y-12. The Let L-410 first flew 13 years before the Y-12 (1969 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Let L-410 or Y-12?
The Let 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 Let L-410 or Y-12?
The Let L-410 has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the Y-12's 1,340 km.
Which can fly higher, the Let L-410 or Y-12?
The Y-12 has a higher service ceiling at 7,000 meters (22,965 ft) compared to the Let L-410's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the Let L-410 or Y-12?
The Let 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 Let L-410 or Y-12?
The Y-12 is longer at 18.9 meters compared to the Let L-410's 14.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Let L-410 or Y-12?
The Let 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 Let L-410 or Y-12?
The Let L-410 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 71 units of the Y-12.