Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) vs AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) KJ-2000 (Mainring)
Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) and AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) KJ-2000 (Mainring) are both other, compared here on public specifications. The Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) leads on range (7,400 vs 5,500 km). Several China-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full spec sheet
 Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS)
Wins 4/6 |  AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) KJ-2000 (Mainring)
Wins 2/6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 853 km/h ✓ | 850 km/h |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | 579 km/h | 750 km/h ✓ |
| Range (km) | 7,400 km ✓ | 5,500 km |
| Service ceiling (m) | 8,839 m | 12,000 m ✓ |
| Endurance (h) | 8 h ✓ | 7.6 h |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 46.61 m | 46.6 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 83,915 kg | 92,500 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 156,036 kg | 175,000 kg |
| Crew | N/A | 15 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Thrust (kN) | 96 kN | N/A |
| Program | ||
| Units built | 68 ✓ | 5 |
| Operator countries | N/A | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) and AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) KJ-2000 (Mainring)? +
The Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 853 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) has the longest range at 7,400 km.
Which has the higher endurance? +
The Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) has the higher endurance at 8 h.
Which has the higher cruise speed? +
The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) KJ-2000 (Mainring) has the higher cruise speed at 750 km/h.
Which has the higher service ceiling? +
The AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) KJ-2000 (Mainring) has the higher service ceiling at 12,000 m.
Which has the higher units built? +
The Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) has the higher units built at 68.
Is the Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) better than the AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) KJ-2000 (Mainring)? +
On the public specs we track, the Boeing E-3 Sentry (AWACS) leads on 4 of 6 headline metrics, see the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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