Y-20 vs Y-8
Overview
The Y-20 and the Y-8 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Xian and Shaanxi respectively.
Top speed is 926 km/h for the Y-20 vs 660 km/h for the Y-8. The Y-20 has an operational range of 7,800 km vs 5,615 km for the Y-8. The Y-20 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 10,400 m for the Y-8. At 222,000 kg MTOW, the Y-20 is 3.6x the Y-8's 61,000 kg.
The Y-20 has been produced in 58 units vs 169 for the Y-8. The Y-8 first flew 39 years before the Y-20 (1974 vs 2013).
| Chinese strategic airlifter, most notable in the modern period, deployed for regional transportation and military logistics. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Xian |
| First flight | 26 January 2013 |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Number produced | 58 units |
| Average unit price | $160 million |
| 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 | 310.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 50.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 15.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 47.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 926 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 7,800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 222,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 100,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,402 kgf 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-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.