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A400M Atlas vs Y-20

A400M Atlas vs Y-20 at a glance — top speed 780 vs 926 km/h, range 3,300 vs 7,800 km, max takeoff weight 141,000 vs 222,000 kg, built 174 vs 58 units.

Airbus A400M Atlas military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 A400M Atlas
Xian Y-20 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-20
Specifications
A400M Atlas Y-20
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Xian
First flight 11 December 2009 26 January 2013
Year introduced 2013 2016
Number produced 174 units 58 units
Average unit price $152 million $160 million
Wing area 221.5 m² 310.0 m²
Wingspan 42.4 m 50.0 m
Height 14.7 m 15.0 m
Length 45.1 m 47.0 m
Maximum speed 780 km/h 926 km/h
Operational range 3,300 km 7,800 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 141,000 kg 222,000 kg
Empty weight 66,500 kg 100,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,203 kW 4 x 12,033 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A400M Atlas or Y-20?
The Y-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 926 km/h compared to the A400M Atlas's 780 km/h, a difference of 146 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.