Skyvan vs Y-12
British utility aircraft, prominent during the mid-20th century, extensively utilized for freight, skydiving operations, and military purposes. | |
Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Short |
First flight | 17 January 1963 |
Year of introduction | 1963 |
Number produced | 149 units |
Average unit price | $-- 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 Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Harbin |
First flight | 14 July 1982 |
Year of introduction | 1985 |
Number produced | 71 units |
Average unit price | $5 million |
Wing area | 35.1 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 19.8 m â—‰ |
Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
Length | 12.2 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 325 km/h â—‰ |
Operational range | -- km |
Service ceiling | 6,858 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 3,331 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 2 x 533 kW â—‰ |
Wing area | 34.3 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 17.2 m â—‰ |
Height | 5.7 m â—‰ |
Length | 18.9 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 328 km/h â—‰ |
Operational range | 1,340 km |
Service ceiling | 7,000 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 5,300 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 2,840 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 2 x 410 kW â—‰ |