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C-160 Transall vs Y-8

C-160 Transall vs Y-8 at a glance — top speed 513 vs 660 km/h, range 1,853 vs 5,615 km, max takeoff weight 51,000 vs 61,000 kg, built 214 vs 169 units.

C-160 Transall military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 C-160 Transall
Shaanxi Y-8 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-8
Specifications
C-160 Transall Y-8
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Transall Shaanxi
First flight 25 February 1963 1 December 1974
Year introduced 1967 1981
Number produced 214 units 169 units
Average unit price $12 million --
Wing area 160.0 m² 121.9 m²
Wingspan 40.0 m 38.0 m
Height 11.7 m 11.2 m
Length 32.4 m 34.0 m
Maximum speed 513 km/h 660 km/h
Operational range 1,853 km 5,615 km
Service ceiling 8,230 m 10,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 51,000 kg 61,000 kg
Empty weight 29,000 kg 35,490 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,549 kW 4 x 3,170 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-160 Transall or Y-8?
The Y-8 is faster with a maximum speed of 660 km/h compared to the C-160 Transall's 513 km/h, a difference of 147 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-160 Transall or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a longer range at 5,615 km compared to the C-160 Transall's 1,853 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-160 Transall or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a higher service ceiling at 10,400 meters (34,120 ft) compared to the C-160 Transall's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-160 Transall or Y-8?
The Y-8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the C-160 Transall's 51,000 kg.
Which is larger, the C-160 Transall or Y-8?
The Y-8 is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the C-160 Transall's 32.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the C-160 Transall or Y-8?
The C-160 Transall entered service first in 1967, 14 years before the Y-8 which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-160 Transall or Y-8?
The C-160 Transall has been produced in greater numbers with 214 units compared to 169 units of the Y-8.