Y-7 vs Y-8
Overview
The Y-7 and the Y-8 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Xian and Shaanxi respectively.
Top speed is 503 km/h for the Y-7 vs 660 km/h for the Y-8. The Y-7 has an operational range of 1,982 km vs 5,615 km for the Y-8. The Y-8 operates at altitudes up to 10,400 m compared to 8,750 m for the Y-7. At 61,000 kg MTOW, the Y-8 is 2.8x the Y-7's 21,800 kg.
The Y-7 first flew 4 years before the Y-8 (1970 vs 1974).
| Chinese twin turboprop transport and passenger aircraft, developed in the late 20th century, used for military transport and civil aviation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Xian |
| First flight | 25 December 1970 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Chinese medium-size, medium-range transport aircraft, developed in the late 20th century based on the Soviet Antonov An-12, and extensively deployed in military and civilian transport operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Shaanxi |
| First flight | 1 December 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1981 |
| Number produced | 169 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 75.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 503 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,982 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,750 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,988 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 900 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 121.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 38.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 34.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 660 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,615 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 10,400 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 61,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 35,490 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 793 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.