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Y-20 vs Y-9

Y-20 vs Y-9 at a glance — top speed 926 vs 660 km/h, range 7,800 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 222,000 vs 65,000 kg.

Xian Y-20 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-20
Shaanxi Y-9 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-9
Specifications
Y-20 Y-9
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Xian Shaanxi
First flight 26 January 2013 1 November 2010
Year introduced 2016 2012
Number produced 58 units N/A
Average unit price $160 million --
Wing area 310.0 m² 121.9 m²
Wingspan 50.0 m 38.0 m
Height 15.0 m 11.3 m
Length 47.0 m 36.1 m
Maximum speed 926 km/h 660 km/h
Operational range 7,800 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 10,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 222,000 kg 65,000 kg
Empty weight 100,000 kg -- kg
Total thrust 4 x 12,033 kgf 4 x 3,800 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Y-20 or Y-9?
The Y-20 is faster with a maximum speed of 926 km/h compared to the Y-9's 660 km/h, a difference of 266 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Y-20 or Y-9?
The Y-20 has a longer range at 7,800 km compared to the Y-9's 2,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Y-20 or Y-9?
The Y-20 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Y-9's 10,400 meters (34,120 ft).
Which is heavier, the Y-20 or Y-9?
The Y-20 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 222,000 kg compared to the Y-9's 65,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Y-20 or Y-9?
The Y-20 is longer at 47.0 meters compared to the Y-9's 36.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Y-20 or Y-9?
The Y-9 entered service first in 2012, 4 years before the Y-20 which entered service in 2016.