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KJ-2000 Mainring vs R-99 Erieye

KJ-2000 Mainring vs R-99 Erieye at a glance — top speed 850 vs 833 km/h, range 5,500 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 175,000 vs 24,100 kg.

Xian KJ-2000 Mainring military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
Embraer R-99 Erieye military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 R-99 Erieye
Specifications
KJ-2000 Mainring R-99 Erieye
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Xian Embraer
First flight 1 January 2003 1 January 1999
Year introduced 2005 2001
Number produced 5 units N/A
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 51.2 m²
Wingspan -- m 20.0 m
Height -- m 6.8 m
Length -- m 29.9 m
Maximum speed 850 km/h 833 km/h
Operational range 5,500 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling -- m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 175,000 kg 24,100 kg
Empty weight -- kg 12,591 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 40 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KJ-2000 Mainring or R-99 Erieye?
The KJ-2000 Mainring is faster with a maximum speed of 850 km/h compared to the R-99 Erieye's 833 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KJ-2000 Mainring or R-99 Erieye?
The KJ-2000 Mainring has a longer range at 5,500 km compared to the R-99 Erieye's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the KJ-2000 Mainring or R-99 Erieye?
The R-99 Erieye has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the KJ-2000 Mainring's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the KJ-2000 Mainring or R-99 Erieye?
The KJ-2000 Mainring has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 175,000 kg compared to the R-99 Erieye's 24,100 kg.
Which is larger, the KJ-2000 Mainring or R-99 Erieye?
The R-99 Erieye is longer at 29.9 meters compared to the KJ-2000 Mainring's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the KJ-2000 Mainring or R-99 Erieye?
The R-99 Erieye entered service first in 2001, 4 years before the KJ-2000 Mainring which entered service in 2005.