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Short Skyvan vs Y-12

Short Skyvan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Short Skyvan
Harbin Y-12 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-12
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Specifications
Short Skyvan Y-12
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Short Brothers Harbin
First flight 17 January 1963 14 July 1982
Year introduced 1963 1985
Number produced 149 units 71 units
Average unit price -- $5 million
Wing area 35.1 m² 34.3 m²
Wingspan 19.8 m 17.2 m
Height 4.6 m 5.7 m
Length 12.2 m 18.9 m
Maximum speed 325 km/h 328 km/h
Operational range 1,115 km 1,340 km
Service ceiling 6,858 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 5,300 kg
Empty weight 3,331 kg 2,840 kg
Total thrust 2 x 533 kW 2 x 410 kW
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Overview

The Short Skyvan and the Y-12 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Short Brothers and Harbin respectively.

Top speed is 325 km/h for the Short Skyvan vs 328 km/h for the Y-12. The Short Skyvan has an operational range of 1,115 km vs 1,340 km for the Y-12. The Y-12 operates at altitudes up to 7,000 m compared to 6,858 m for the Short Skyvan.

The Short Skyvan has been produced in 149 units vs 71 for the Y-12. The Short Skyvan first flew 19 years before the Y-12 (1963 vs 1982).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Short Skyvan or Y-12?
The Y-12 is faster with a maximum speed of 328 km/h compared to the Short Skyvan's 325 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Short Skyvan or Y-12?
The Y-12 has a longer range at 1,340 km compared to the Short Skyvan's 1,115 km.
Which can fly higher, the Short Skyvan or Y-12?
The Y-12 has a higher service ceiling at 7,000 meters (22,965 ft) compared to the Short Skyvan's 6,858 meters (22,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Short Skyvan or Y-12?
The Short Skyvan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the Y-12's 5,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Short Skyvan or Y-12?
The Y-12 is longer at 18.9 meters compared to the Short Skyvan's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Short Skyvan or Y-12?
The Short Skyvan entered service first in 1963, 22 years before the Y-12 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Short Skyvan or Y-12?
The Short Skyvan has been produced in greater numbers with 149 units compared to 71 units of the Y-12.