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KJ-500 vs ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle

KJ-500 vs ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle at a glance — top speed 550 vs 660 km/h, range 5,700 vs 5,615 km, max takeoff weight 77,000 vs 61,000 kg, built 60 vs 4 units.

Shaanxi KJ-500 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 KJ-500
Shaanxi ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle
Specifications
KJ-500 ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Shaanxi Shaanxi
First flight -- 1 January 2010
Year introduced 2018 2011
Number produced 60 units 4 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 121.9 m²
Wingspan -- m 38.0 m
Height -- m 11.2 m
Length -- m 34.0 m
Maximum speed 550 km/h 660 km/h
Operational range 5,700 km 5,615 km
Service ceiling -- m 10,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 77,000 kg 61,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg 35,490 kg
Total thrust -- 4 x 3,170 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the KJ-500 or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 660 km/h compared to the KJ-500's 550 km/h, a difference of 110 km/h.
Which has longer range, the KJ-500 or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The KJ-500 has a longer range at 5,700 km compared to the ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle's 5,615 km.
Which can fly higher, the KJ-500 or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 10,400 meters (34,120 ft) compared to the KJ-500's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the KJ-500 or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The KJ-500 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 77,000 kg compared to the ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle's 61,000 kg.
Which is larger, the KJ-500 or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the KJ-500's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the KJ-500 or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle entered service first in 2011, 7 years before the KJ-500 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the KJ-500 or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The KJ-500 has been produced in greater numbers with 60 units compared to 4 units of the ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle.