Arava vs Y-12
| Israeli light transport aircraft, active during the late 20th century, widely deployed for cargo, troop, and paratroop transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇱 Israel |
| Category | Military Transport Aircrafts |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| First flight | 27 November 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 103 units |
| Average unit price | $1.9 million |
| Chinese twin-engine light utility aircraft, recognized from its 1980s development, frequently used for passenger and cargo transportation. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Transport Aircrafts |
| Manufacturer | Harbin |
| First flight | 14 July 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 71 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
| Wing area | 43.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 21.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 326 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,711 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,050 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 559 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 34.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 328 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,340 km |
| Service ceiling | 7,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,300 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,840 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 410 kW ◉ |
Performance Radar Chart
Photo of Arava by Bob Adams from Amanzimtoti.