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AT-3 Tsu Chiang vs F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo

AT-3 Tsu Chiang vs F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo at a glance — top speed 904 vs 2,223 km/h, range 2,280 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 7,940 vs 12,247 kg, built 62 vs 137 units.

AIDC AT-3 Tsu Chiang military training aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
AT-3 Tsu Chiang F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC AIDC
First flight 16 September 1980 28 May 1989
Year introduced 1984 1994
Number produced 62 units 137 units
Average unit price $4 million $23 million
Wing area 21.9 m² 24.2 m²
Wingspan 10.5 m 9.0 m
Height 4.4 m 4.4 m
Length 12.9 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 2223 km/h
Operational range 2,280 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 14,650 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,940 kg 12,247 kg
Empty weight 3,856 kg 6,486 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf 2 x 5,444 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is faster with a maximum speed of 2,223 km/h compared to the AT-3 Tsu Chiang's 904 km/h, a difference of 1,319 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a longer range at 2,280 km compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the AT-3 Tsu Chiang's 14,650 meters (48,064 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,247 kg compared to the AT-3 Tsu Chiang's 7,940 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the AT-3 Tsu Chiang's 12.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is more expensive at approximately $23 million per unit compared to the AT-3 Tsu Chiang at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang entered service first in 1984, 10 years before the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has been produced in greater numbers with 137 units compared to 62 units of the AT-3 Tsu Chiang.