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Phenom 100 vs Y-20

Phenom 100 vs Y-20 at a glance — top speed 722 vs 926 km/h, range 2,182 vs 7,800 km, max takeoff weight 4,750 vs 222,000 kg, built 401 vs 58 units.

Embraer Phenom 100 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 Phenom 100
Xian Y-20 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-20
Specifications
Phenom 100 Y-20
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Xian
First flight 26 July 2007 26 January 2013
Year introduced 2008 2016
Number produced 401 units 58 units
Average unit price $4.5 million $160 million
Wing area -- m² 310.0 m²
Wingspan 12.3 m 50.0 m
Height 4.4 m 15.0 m
Length 12.8 m 47.0 m
Maximum speed 722 km/h 926 km/h
Operational range 2,182 km 7,800 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,750 kg 222,000 kg
Empty weight 3,235 kg 100,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 769 kgf 4 x 12,033 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Phenom 100 or Y-20?
The Y-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 926 km/h compared to the Phenom 100's 722 km/h, a difference of 204 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Phenom 100 or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a longer range at 7,800 km compared to the Phenom 100's 2,182 km.
Which can fly higher, the Phenom 100 or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Phenom 100's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Phenom 100 or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 222,000 kg compared to the Phenom 100's 4,750 kg.
Which is larger, the Phenom 100 or Y-20?
The Y-20 is longer at 47.0 meters compared to the Phenom 100's 12.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Phenom 100 or Y-20?
The Y-20 is more expensive at approximately $160 million per unit compared to the Phenom 100 at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Phenom 100 or Y-20?
The Phenom 100 entered service first in 2008, 8 years before the Y-20 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Phenom 100 or Y-20?
The Phenom 100 has been produced in greater numbers with 401 units compared to 58 units of the Y-20.