Boeing E-7 Wedgetail vs AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) KJ-2000 (Mainring)
Boeing E-7 Wedgetail and AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) KJ-2000 (Mainring) are both other, compared here on public specifications. The Boeing E-7 Wedgetail leads on range (6,500 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-7 Wedgetail
Wins 4/4 |  AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) KJ-2000 (Mainring)
Wins 0/4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 853 km/h ✓ | 850 km/h |
| Cruise speed (km/h) | 853 km/h ✓ | 750 km/h |
| Range (km) | 6,500 km ✓ | 5,500 km |
| Service ceiling (m) | 12,497 m ✓ | 12,000 m |
| Endurance (h) | N/A | 7.6 h |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 33.6 m | 46.6 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 46,606 kg | 92,500 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 77,600 kg | 175,000 kg |
| Crew | 21 | 15 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Thrust (kN) | 121 kN | N/A |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $450,000,000 | N/A |
| Units built | N/A | 5 |
| Operator countries | N/A | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Boeing E-7 Wedgetail and AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) KJ-2000 (Mainring)? +
The Boeing E-7 Wedgetail is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 853 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Boeing E-7 Wedgetail has the longest range at 6,500 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The Boeing E-7 Wedgetail has the lower public unit-cost figure at 450,000,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher cruise speed? +
The Boeing E-7 Wedgetail has the higher cruise speed at 853 km/h.
Which has the higher service ceiling? +
The Boeing E-7 Wedgetail has the higher service ceiling at 12,497 m.
Is the Boeing E-7 Wedgetail better than the AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China) KJ-2000 (Mainring)? +
On the public specs we track, the Boeing E-7 Wedgetail leads on 4 of 4 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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