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Y-20 vs Y-8

Y-20 vs Y-8 at a glance — top speed 926 vs 660 km/h, range 7,800 vs 5,615 km, max takeoff weight 222,000 vs 61,000 kg, built 58 vs 169 units.

Xian Y-20 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-20
Shaanxi Y-8 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-8
Specifications
Y-20 Y-8
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Xian Shaanxi
First flight 26 January 2013 1 December 1974
Year introduced 2016 1981
Number produced 58 units 169 units
Average unit price $160 million --
Wing area 310.0 m² 121.9 m²
Wingspan 50.0 m 38.0 m
Height 15.0 m 11.2 m
Length 47.0 m 34.0 m
Maximum speed 926 km/h 660 km/h
Operational range 7,800 km 5,615 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 10,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 222,000 kg 61,000 kg
Empty weight 100,000 kg 35,490 kg
Total thrust 4 x 12,033 kgf 4 x 3,170 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Y-20 or Y-8?
The Y-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 926 km/h compared to the Y-8's 660 km/h, a difference of 266 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Y-20 or Y-8?
The Y-20 has a longer range at 7,800 km compared to the Y-8's 5,615 km.
Which can fly higher, the Y-20 or Y-8?
The Y-20 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Y-8's 10,400 meters (34,120 ft).
Which is heavier, the Y-20 or Y-8?
The Y-20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 222,000 kg compared to the Y-8's 61,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Y-20 or Y-8?
The Y-20 is longer at 47.0 meters compared to the Y-8's 34.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Y-20 or Y-8?
The Y-8 entered service first in 1981, 35 years before the Y-20 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Y-20 or Y-8?
The Y-8 has been produced in greater numbers with 169 units compared to 58 units of the Y-20.