KJ-2000 Mainring vs R-99 Erieye
Overview
The KJ-2000 Mainring and the R-99 Erieye are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Xi'an and Embraer respectively.
Top speed is 850 km/h for the KJ-2000 Mainring vs 833 km/h for the R-99 Erieye. The KJ-2000 Mainring has an operational range of 5,500 km vs 3,000 km for the R-99 Erieye. At 175,000 kg MTOW, the KJ-2000 Mainring is 7.3x the R-99 Erieye's 24,100 kg.
The R-99 Erieye first flew 4 years before the KJ-2000 Mainring (1999 vs 2003).
| Chinese second-generation airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, developed in the early 2000s and operated by the People's Liberation Army Air Force for aerial surveillance and command. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Xi'an |
| First flight | 1 January 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | 5 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Brazilian airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft based on the Embraer ERJ-145 regional jet, fitted with the dorsal Saab Erieye radar. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | 1 January 1999 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | -- m |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 850 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 175,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
| Wing area | 51.2 m² |
| Wingspan | 20.0 m |
| Height | 6.8 m |
| Length | 29.9 m |
| Maximum speed | 833 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,278 m |
| Max. takeoff weight | 24,100 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,591 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 20 kN â—‰ |
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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.