CAP 232 vs CJ-6

Overview

The CAP 232 and the CJ-6 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Mudry and Nanchang respectively.

Top speed is 330 km/h for the CAP 232 vs 300 km/h for the CJ-6. The CAP 232 has an operational range of 360 km vs 700 km for the CJ-6.

French single-seat competition aerobatic aircraft, developed in the mid-1980s, utilized by military and civilian aerobatic teams.
Mudry CAP 232 military training aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Mudry
First flight --
Year introduced 1986
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
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 9.9 m²
Wingspan 8.1 m â—‰
Height 1.9 m â—‰
Length 6.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 330 km/h â—‰
Operational range 360 km â—‰
Service ceiling -- m
Max. takeoff weight 820 kg â—‰
Empty weight 630 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 224 kW 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
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 CAP 232 or CJ-6?
The CAP 232 is faster with a maximum speed of 330 km/h compared to the CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CAP 232 or CJ-6?
The CJ-6 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the CAP 232's 360 km.
Which can fly higher, the CAP 232 or CJ-6?
The CJ-6 has a higher service ceiling at 6,250 meters (20,505 ft) compared to the CAP 232's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the CAP 232 or CJ-6?
The CJ-6 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the CAP 232's 820 kg.
Which is larger, the CAP 232 or CJ-6?
The CJ-6 is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the CAP 232's 6.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the CAP 232 or CJ-6?
The CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 28 years before the CAP 232 which entered service in 1986.