Y-7 vs Y-8
Y-7 vs Y-8 at a glance — top speed 503 vs 660 km/h, range 1,982 vs 5,615 km, max takeoff weight 21,800 vs 61,000 kg.
Specifications
|
Y-7 |
Y-8 |
| Origin country |
🇨🇳 China |
🇨🇳 China |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Xian |
Shaanxi |
| First flight |
25 December 1970 |
1 December 1974 |
| Year introduced |
-- |
1981 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
169 units |
| Average unit price |
-- |
-- |
| Wing area |
75.3 m² |
121.9 m² |
| Wingspan |
29.7 m |
38.0 m |
| Height |
8.6 m |
11.2 m |
| Length |
24.2 m |
34.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
503 km/h |
660 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,982 km |
5,615 km |
| Service ceiling |
8,750 m |
10,400 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
21,800 kg |
61,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
14,988 kg |
35,490 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,800 kW
|
4 x 3,170 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Y-7 or Y-8?
The Y-8 is faster with a maximum speed of 660 km/h compared to the Y-7's 503 km/h, a difference of 157 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Y-7 or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a longer range at 5,615 km compared to the Y-7's 1,982 km.
Which can fly higher, the Y-7 or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a higher service ceiling at 10,400 meters (34,120 ft) compared to the Y-7's 8,750 meters (28,707 ft).
Which is heavier, the Y-7 or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the Y-7's 21,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Y-7 or Y-8?
The Y-8 is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the Y-7's 24.2 meters.
