AT-3 Tsu Chiang vs Alarus CH2000

The AT-3 Tsu Chiang and the Alarus CH2000 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AIDC and AMD respectively. The AT-3 Tsu Chiang reaches 904 km/h — 3.4x the Alarus CH2000's 265 km/h. The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has an operational range of 2,280 km vs 900 km for the Alarus CH2000. The AT-3 Tsu Chiang operates at altitudes up to 14,650 m compared to 3,810 m for the Alarus CH2000. At 7,940 kg MTOW, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang is 10:1 the Alarus CH2000's 767 kg. The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has been produced in 62 units vs 150 for the Alarus CH2000. Unit cost is $4M for the AT-3 Tsu Chiang vs $0.725M for the Alarus CH2000. The AT-3 Tsu Chiang first flew 15 years before the Alarus CH2000 (1980 vs 1995).

Taiwanese advanced jet trainer, deployed in the 1980s, renowned for its service in the Republic of China Air Force.
AIDC AT-3 Tsu Chiang Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC
First flight 16 September 1980
Year introduced 1984
Number produced 62 units
Average unit price $4 million
Canadian light sports aircraft, produced in the 1990s, primarily employed for flight training and personal use.
AMD Alarus CH2000 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AMD
First flight 1 January 1995
Year introduced 1995
Number produced 150 units
Average unit price $725K
Wing area 21.9 m²
Wingspan 10.5 m
Height 4.4 m
Length 12.9 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h
Operational range 2,280 km
Service ceiling 14,650 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,940 kg
Empty weight 3,856 kg
Total thrust 2 x 794 kgf
Wing area 12.7 m²
Wingspan 8.8 m
Height 2.1 m
Length 7.0 m
Maximum speed 265 km/h
Operational range 900 km
Service ceiling 3,810 m
Max. takeoff weight 767 kg
Empty weight 492 kg
Total thrust 1 x 87 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Alarus CH2000?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the Alarus CH2000's 265 km/h, a difference of 639 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Alarus CH2000?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a longer range at 2,280 km compared to the Alarus CH2000's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Alarus CH2000?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a higher service ceiling at 14,650 meters (48,064 ft) compared to the Alarus CH2000's 3,810 meters (12,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Alarus CH2000?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,940 kg compared to the Alarus CH2000's 767 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Alarus CH2000?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the Alarus CH2000's 7.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Alarus CH2000?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the Alarus CH2000 at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Alarus CH2000?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang entered service first in 1984, 11 years before the Alarus CH2000 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Alarus CH2000?
The Alarus CH2000 has been produced in greater numbers with 150 units compared to 62 units of the AT-3 Tsu Chiang.