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AT-3 Tsu Chiang vs Yak-52

AIDC AT-3 Tsu Chiang military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 AT-3 Tsu Chiang
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
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Specifications
AT-3 Tsu Chiang Yak-52
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC Yakovlev
First flight 16 September 1980 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1984 1979
Number produced 62 units 1815 units
Average unit price $4 million --
Wing area 21.9 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 10.5 m 9.3 m
Height 4.4 m 2.7 m
Length 12.9 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 904 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 2,280 km 550 km
Service ceiling 14,650 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,940 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 3,856 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf 1 x 265 kW
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Overview

The AT-3 Tsu Chiang and the Yak-52 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AIDC and Yakovlev respectively.

The AT-3 Tsu Chiang reaches 904 km/h — 3.2:1 the Yak-52's 285 km/h. The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has an operational range of 2,280 km vs 550 km for the Yak-52. The AT-3 Tsu Chiang operates at altitudes up to 14,650 m compared to 4,000 m for the Yak-52. At 7,940 kg MTOW, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang is 6.1:1 the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.

The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has been produced in 62 units vs 1,815 for the Yak-52. The Yak-52 first flew 4 years before the AT-3 Tsu Chiang (1976 vs 1980).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Yak-52?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the Yak-52's 285 km/h, a difference of 619 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Yak-52?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a longer range at 2,280 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Yak-52?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a higher service ceiling at 14,650 meters (48,064 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Yak-52?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,940 kg compared to the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Yak-52?
The AT-3 Tsu Chiang is longer at 12.9 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 entered service first in 1979, 5 years before the AT-3 Tsu Chiang which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AT-3 Tsu Chiang or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,815 units compared to 62 units of the AT-3 Tsu Chiang.