Y-8 vs Y-9
Y-8 vs Y-9 at a glance — top speed 660 vs 660 km/h, range 5,615 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 61,000 vs 65,000 kg.
Specifications
|
Y-8 |
Y-9 |
| Origin country |
🇨🇳 China |
🇨🇳 China |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Shaanxi |
Shaanxi |
| First flight |
1 December 1974 |
1 November 2010 |
| Year introduced |
1981 |
2012 |
| Number produced |
169 units |
N/A |
| Average unit price |
-- |
-- |
| Wing area |
121.9 m² |
121.9 m² |
| Wingspan |
38.0 m |
38.0 m |
| Height |
11.2 m |
11.3 m |
| Length |
34.0 m |
36.1 m |
| Maximum speed |
660 km/h |
660 km/h |
| Operational range |
5,615 km |
2,200 km |
| Service ceiling |
10,400 m |
10,400 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
61,000 kg |
65,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
35,490 kg |
-- kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 3,170 kW
|
4 x 3,800 kW
|
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Which is faster, the Y-8 or Y-9?
The Y-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 660 km/h compared to the Y-8's 660 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Y-8 or Y-9?
The Y-8 has a longer range at 5,615 km compared to the Y-9's 2,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Y-8 or Y-9?
The Y-9 has a higher service ceiling at 10,400 meters (34,120 ft) compared to the Y-8's 10,400 meters (34,120 ft).
Which is heavier, the Y-8 or Y-9?
The Y-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 65,000 kg compared to the Y-8's 61,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Y-8 or Y-9?
The Y-9 is longer at 36.1 meters compared to the Y-8's 34.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Y-8 or Y-9?
The Y-8 entered service first in 1981, 31 years before the Y-9 which entered service in 2012.
