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Beechcraft Baron vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing

Beechcraft Baron vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing at a glance — top speed 370 vs 590 km/h, range 1,745 vs 2,010 km, max takeoff weight 2,313 vs 5,057 kg, built 6,884 vs 52 units.

Beechcraft Baron military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft Baron
AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Specifications
Beechcraft Baron T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft AIDC
First flight 29 February 1960 23 November 1973
Year introduced 1961 1976
Number produced 6884 units 52 units
Average unit price $1 million --
Wing area 18.5 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 11.3 m 12.2 m
Height 3.0 m 3.7 m
Length 9.0 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 370 km/h 590 km/h
Operational range 1,745 km 2,010 km
Service ceiling 6,005 m 9,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,313 kg 5,057 kg
Empty weight 1,432 kg 2,608 kg
Total thrust 2 x 194 kW 1 x 1,082 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft Baron or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is faster with a maximum speed of 590 km/h compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 370 km/h, a difference of 220 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft Baron or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a longer range at 2,010 km compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 1,745 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft Baron or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher service ceiling at 9,800 meters (32,152 ft) compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 6,005 meters (19,701 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft Baron or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,057 kg compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 2,313 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft Baron or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the Beechcraft Baron's 9.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft Baron or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Beechcraft Baron entered service first in 1961, 15 years before the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft Baron or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Beechcraft Baron has been produced in greater numbers with 6,884 units compared to 52 units of the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing.