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Y-8 vs ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle

Y-8 vs ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle at a glance — top speed 660 vs 660 km/h, range 5,615 vs 5,615 km, max takeoff weight 61,000 vs 61,000 kg, built 169 vs 4 units.

Shaanxi Y-8 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Y-8
Shaanxi ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle
Specifications
Y-8 ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Shaanxi Shaanxi
First flight 1 December 1974 1 January 2010
Year introduced 1981 2011
Number produced 169 units 4 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 121.9 m² 121.9 m²
Wingspan 38.0 m 38.0 m
Height 11.2 m 11.2 m
Length 34.0 m 34.0 m
Maximum speed 660 km/h 660 km/h
Operational range 5,615 km 5,615 km
Service ceiling 10,400 m 10,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 61,000 kg 61,000 kg
Empty weight 35,490 kg 35,490 kg
Total thrust 4 x 3,170 kW 4 x 3,170 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Y-8 or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle 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 ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle has a longer range at 5,615 km compared to the Y-8's 5,615 km.
Which can fly higher, the Y-8 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 Y-8's 10,400 meters (34,120 ft).
Which is heavier, the Y-8 or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 61,000 kg compared to the Y-8's 61,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Y-8 or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle is longer at 34.0 meters compared to the Y-8's 34.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Y-8 or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The Y-8 entered service first in 1981, 30 years before the ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Y-8 or ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle?
The Y-8 has been produced in greater numbers with 169 units compared to 4 units of the ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle.