L-410 vs Y-12

Czech twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, deployed internationally since the 70s, used in both civil and military operations.
Picture of L-410
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Let
First flight 16 April 1969
Year introduced 1970
Number produced 1200 units
Average unit price $-- million
Chinese twin-engine light utility aircraft, recognized from its 1980s development, frequently used for passenger and cargo transportation.
Picture of Y-12
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Harbin
First flight 14 July 1982
Year introduced 1985
Number produced 71 units
Average unit price $5 million
Wing area 35.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 19.5 m â—‰
Height 5.8 m â—‰
Length 14.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 365 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,800 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,800 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 575 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Let L-410
Wing area 34.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 17.2 m â—‰
Height 5.7 m â—‰
Length 18.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 328 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,340 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,300 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,840 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 410 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Harbin Y-12

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of L-410 by Mottld.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the L-410 or Y-12?
The L-410 is faster with a maximum speed of 365 km/h compared to the Y-12's 328 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the L-410 or Y-12?
The L-410 has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the Y-12's 1,340 km.
Which can fly higher, the L-410 or Y-12?
The Y-12 has a higher service ceiling at 7,000 meters (22,965 ft) compared to the L-410's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the L-410 or Y-12?
The L-410 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,800 kg compared to the Y-12's 5,300 kg.
Which is larger, the L-410 or Y-12?
The Y-12 is longer at 18.9 meters compared to the L-410's 14.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the L-410 or Y-12?
The L-410 entered service first in 1970, 15 years before the Y-12 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the L-410 or Y-12?
The L-410 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,200 units compared to 71 units of the Y-12.