Y-12 vs Y-20
The Y-12 and the Y-20 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Harbin and Xian respectively. The Y-20 reaches 926 km/h — 2.8x the Y-12's 328 km/h. The Y-12 has an operational range of 1,340 km vs 7,800 km for the Y-20. The Y-20 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 7,000 m for the Y-12. At 222,000 kg MTOW, the Y-20 is 42:1 the Y-12's 5,300 kg. The Y-12 has been produced in 71 units vs 58 for the Y-20. Unit cost is $5M for the Y-12 vs $160M for the Y-20. The Y-12 first flew 31 years before the Y-20 (1982 vs 2013).
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| 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 |
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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 | 34.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 328 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,340 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,300 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,840 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 205 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 Y-12 or Y-20?
The Y-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 926 km/h compared to the Y-12's 328 km/h, a difference of 598 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Y-12 or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a longer range at 7,800 km compared to the Y-12's 1,340 km.
Which can fly higher, the Y-12 or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Y-12's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the Y-12 or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 222,000 kg compared to the Y-12's 5,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Y-12 or Y-20?
The Y-20 is longer at 47.0 meters compared to the Y-12's 18.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Y-12 or Y-20?
The Y-20 is more expensive at approximately $160 million per unit compared to the Y-12 at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Y-12 or Y-20?
The Y-12 entered service first in 1985, 31 years before the Y-20 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Y-12 or Y-20?
The Y-12 has been produced in greater numbers with 71 units compared to 58 units of the Y-20.