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Y-12 vs Y-7

Y-12 vs Y-7 at a glance — top speed 328 vs 503 km/h, range 1,340 vs 1,982 km, max takeoff weight 5,300 vs 21,800 kg.

Harbin Y-12 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Xian Y-7 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-7Full specs
Specifications
Y-12 Y-7
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Harbin Xian
First flight 14 July 1982 25 December 1970
Year introduced 1985 --
Number produced 71 units N/A
Average unit price $5 million --
Wing area 34.3 m² 75.3 m²
Wingspan 17.2 m 29.7 m
Height 5.7 m 8.6 m
Length 18.9 m 24.2 m
Maximum speed 328 km/h 503 km/h
Operational range 1,340 km 1,982 km
Service ceiling 7,000 m 8,750 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,300 kg 21,800 kg
Empty weight 2,840 kg 14,988 kg
Total thrust 2 x 410 kW 2 x 1,800 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Y-12 or Y-7?
The Y-7 is faster with a maximum speed of 503 km/h compared to the Y-12's 328 km/h, a difference of 175 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Y-12 or Y-7?
The Y-7 has a longer range at 1,982 km compared to the Y-12's 1,340 km.
Which can fly higher, the Y-12 or Y-7?
The Y-7 has a higher service ceiling at 8,750 meters (28,707 ft) compared to the Y-12's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the Y-12 or Y-7?
The Y-7 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,800 kg compared to the Y-12's 5,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Y-12 or Y-7?
The Y-7 is longer at 24.2 meters compared to the Y-12's 18.9 meters.