C-101 Aviojet vs CJ-6

Overview

The C-101 Aviojet and the CJ-6 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by CASA and Nanchang respectively.

The C-101 Aviojet reaches 770 km/h — 2.6x the CJ-6's 300 km/h. The C-101 Aviojet has an operational range of 519 km vs 700 km for the CJ-6. The C-101 Aviojet operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 6,250 m for the CJ-6. At 6,300 kg MTOW, the C-101 Aviojet is 4.5x the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.

The C-101 Aviojet has been produced in 166 units vs 3,000 for the CJ-6. Unit cost is $8M for the C-101 Aviojet vs $0.075M for the CJ-6. The CJ-6 first flew 19 years before the C-101 Aviojet (1958 vs 1977).

Spanish jet trainer and light attack aircraft, deployed in the late 20th century, notably utilized by the Chilean and Spanish Air Forces.
CASA C-101 Aviojet military training aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country 🇪🇸 Spain
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer CASA
First flight 29 June 1977
Year introduced 1980
Number produced 166 units
Average unit price $8 million
Chinese basic trainer aircraft, designed in the late 1950s, extensively utilized for military pilot training and civil aviation.
Nanchang CJ-6 military training aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang
First flight 27 August 1958
Year introduced 1958
Number produced 3000 units
Average unit price $75K
Wing area 20.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m â—‰
Height 4.3 m â—‰
Length 12.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 770 km/h â—‰
Operational range 519 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,300 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,800 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf â—‰
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 10.2 m â—‰
Height 3.3 m â—‰
Length 8.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 300 km/h â—‰
Operational range 700 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,250 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,095 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-101 Aviojet or CJ-6?
The C-101 Aviojet is faster with a maximum speed of 770 km/h compared to the CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 470 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-101 Aviojet or CJ-6?
The CJ-6 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the C-101 Aviojet's 519 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-101 Aviojet or CJ-6?
The C-101 Aviojet has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-101 Aviojet or CJ-6?
The C-101 Aviojet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,300 kg compared to the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the C-101 Aviojet or CJ-6?
The C-101 Aviojet is longer at 12.5 meters compared to the CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-101 Aviojet or CJ-6?
The C-101 Aviojet is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the CJ-6 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the C-101 Aviojet or CJ-6?
The CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 22 years before the C-101 Aviojet which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-101 Aviojet or CJ-6?
The CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 166 units of the C-101 Aviojet.