A400M Atlas vs Y-20

European military transport aircraft, notable for strategic deployments in operations worldwide since the 2000s.
Picture of A400M Atlas
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus
First flight 11 December 2009
Year introduced 2013
Number produced 174 units
Average unit price $152 million
Chinese strategic airlifter, most notable in the modern period, deployed for regional transportation and military logistics.
Picture of Y-20
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 221.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 42.4 m â—‰
Height 14.7 m â—‰
Length 45.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 780 km/h
Operational range 3,300 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 141,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 66,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 8,203 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Airbus A400M Atlas
Wing area 310.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 50.0 m â—‰
Height 15.0 m â—‰
Length 47.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 7,800 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 222,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 100,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 13,608 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Xian Y-20

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A400M Atlas or Y-20?
The A400M Atlas is faster with a maximum speed of 780 km/h compared to the Y-20's 0 km/h, a difference of 780 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A400M Atlas or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a longer range at 7,800 km compared to the A400M Atlas's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the A400M Atlas or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the A400M Atlas's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the A400M Atlas or Y-20?
The Y-20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 222,000 kg compared to the A400M Atlas's 141,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A400M Atlas or Y-20?
The Y-20 is longer at 47.0 meters compared to the A400M Atlas's 45.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A400M Atlas or Y-20?
The Y-20 is more expensive at approximately $160 million per unit compared to the A400M Atlas at $152 million.
Which entered service first, the A400M Atlas or Y-20?
The A400M Atlas entered service first in 2013, 3 years before the Y-20 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A400M Atlas or Y-20?
The A400M Atlas has been produced in greater numbers with 174 units compared to 58 units of the Y-20.