404 Titan vs Y-12

The 404 Titan and the Y-12 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Cessna and Harbin respectively. Top speed is 430 km/h for the 404 Titan vs 328 km/h for the Y-12. The 404 Titan has an operational range of 3,410 km vs 1,340 km for the Y-12. The 404 Titan operates at altitudes up to 7,925 m compared to 7,000 m for the Y-12. The 404 Titan has been produced in 396 units vs 71 for the Y-12. Unit cost is $0.35M for the 404 Titan vs $5M for the Y-12. The 404 Titan first flew 7 years before the Y-12 (1975 vs 1982).

American light, twin-engined transport aircraft, prominent during the late 20th century, extensively used in passenger and cargo service.
Cessna 404 Titan Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna
First flight 26 February 1975
Year introduced 1976
Number produced 396 units
Average unit price $350K
Chinese twin-engine light utility aircraft, recognized from its 1980s development, frequently used for passenger and cargo transportation.
Harbin Y-12 Transport profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Harbin
First flight 14 July 1982
Year introduced 1985
Number produced 71 units
Average unit price $5 million
Wing area 22.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 14.1 m β—‰
Height 4.1 m β—‰
Length 12.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 430 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,410 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,925 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,810 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,193 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 140 kW β—‰
Wing area 34.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 17.2 m β—‰
Height 5.7 m β—‰
Length 18.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 328 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,340 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,300 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,840 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 205 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 404 Titan or Y-12?
The 404 Titan is faster with a maximum speed of 430 km/h compared to the Y-12's 328 km/h, a difference of 102 km/h.
Which has longer range, the 404 Titan or Y-12?
The 404 Titan has a longer range at 3,410 km compared to the Y-12's 1,340 km.
Which can fly higher, the 404 Titan or Y-12?
The 404 Titan has a higher service ceiling at 7,925 meters (26,000 ft) compared to the Y-12's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the 404 Titan or Y-12?
The Y-12 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,300 kg compared to the 404 Titan's 3,810 kg.
Which is larger, the 404 Titan or Y-12?
The Y-12 is longer at 18.9 meters compared to the 404 Titan's 12.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 404 Titan or Y-12?
The Y-12 is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the 404 Titan at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the 404 Titan or Y-12?
The 404 Titan entered service first in 1976, 9 years before the Y-12 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the 404 Titan or Y-12?
The 404 Titan has been produced in greater numbers with 396 units compared to 71 units of the Y-12.