Alarus CH2000 vs CJ-6

Overview

The Alarus CH2000 and the CJ-6 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AMD and Nanchang respectively.

Top speed is 265 km/h for the Alarus CH2000 vs 300 km/h for the CJ-6. The Alarus CH2000 has an operational range of 900 km vs 700 km for the CJ-6. The CJ-6 operates at altitudes up to 6,250 m compared to 3,810 m for the Alarus CH2000.

The Alarus CH2000 has been produced in 150 units vs 3,000 for the CJ-6. Unit cost is $0.725M for the Alarus CH2000 vs $0.075M for the CJ-6. The CJ-6 first flew 37 years before the Alarus CH2000 (1958 vs 1995).

Canadian light sports aircraft, produced in the 1990s, primarily employed for flight training and personal use.
AMD Alarus CH2000 military training aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AMD
First flight 1 January 1995
Year introduced 1995
Number produced 150 units
Average unit price $725K
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 12.7 m²
Wingspan 8.8 m â—‰
Height 2.1 m â—‰
Length 7.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 265 km/h â—‰
Operational range 900 km â—‰
Service ceiling 3,810 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 767 kg â—‰
Empty weight 492 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 87 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 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 Alarus CH2000 or CJ-6?
The CJ-6 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Alarus CH2000's 265 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alarus CH2000 or CJ-6?
The Alarus CH2000 has a longer range at 900 km compared to the CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alarus CH2000 or CJ-6?
The CJ-6 has a higher service ceiling at 6,250 meters (20,505 ft) compared to the Alarus CH2000's 3,810 meters (12,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alarus CH2000 or CJ-6?
The CJ-6 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the Alarus CH2000's 767 kg.
Which is larger, the Alarus CH2000 or CJ-6?
The CJ-6 is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Alarus CH2000's 7.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alarus CH2000 or CJ-6?
The Alarus CH2000 is more expensive at approximately $0.7 million per unit compared to the CJ-6 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Alarus CH2000 or CJ-6?
The CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 37 years before the Alarus CH2000 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alarus CH2000 or CJ-6?
The CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 150 units of the Alarus CH2000.