Skyvan vs Y-20
The Skyvan and the Y-20 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Short and Xian respectively. The Y-20 reaches 926 km/h — 2.8x the Skyvan's 325 km/h. The Skyvan has an operational range of 1,115 km vs 7,800 km for the Y-20. The Y-20 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 6,858 m for the Skyvan. At 222,000 kg MTOW, the Y-20 is 39:1 the Skyvan's 5,670 kg. The Skyvan has been produced in 149 units vs 58 for the Y-20. The Skyvan first flew 50 years before the Y-20 (1963 vs 2013).
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Short |
| First flight | 17 January 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1963 |
| Number produced | 149 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Chinese strategic airlifter, most notable in the modern period, deployed for regional transportation and military logistics. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Xian |
| First flight | 26 January 2013 |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Number produced | 58 units |
| Average unit price | $160 million |
| Wing area | 35.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 325 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,115 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,858 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,331 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 267 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 310.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 47.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 926 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 7,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 222,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 100,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,402 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Skyvan or Y-20?
The Y-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 926 km/h compared to the Skyvan's 325 km/h, a difference of 601 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Skyvan or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a longer range at 7,800 km compared to the Skyvan's 1,115 km.
Which can fly higher, the Skyvan or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Skyvan's 6,858 meters (22,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Skyvan or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 222,000 kg compared to the Skyvan's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Skyvan or Y-20?
The Y-20 is longer at 47.0 meters compared to the Skyvan's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Skyvan or Y-20?
The Skyvan entered service first in 1963, 53 years before the Y-20 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Skyvan or Y-20?
The Skyvan has been produced in greater numbers with 149 units compared to 58 units of the Y-20.