CJ-6 vs CL-41 Tutor

Overview

The CJ-6 and the CL-41 Tutor are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Canadair respectively.

The CL-41 Tutor reaches 782 km/h — 2.6x the CJ-6's 300 km/h. The CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 1,519 km for the CL-41 Tutor. The CL-41 Tutor operates at altitudes up to 13,564 m compared to 6,250 m for the CJ-6. At 4,990 kg MTOW, the CL-41 Tutor is 3.6x the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.

The CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 212 for the CL-41 Tutor. The CJ-6 first flew 2 years before the CL-41 Tutor (1958 vs 1960).

Chinese basic trainer aircraft, designed in the late 1950s, extensively utilized for military pilot training and civil aviation.
Nanchang CJ-6 Training 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
Canadian training jet, known for service during the Cold War, extensively utilized by the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Canadair CL-41 Tutor Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Canadair
First flight 13 January 1960
Year introduced 1963
Number produced 212 units
Average unit price --
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—‰
Wing area 20.0 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m â—‰
Height 2.9 m â—‰
Length 10.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 782 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,519 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,564 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,990 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,195 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,202 kgf â—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CJ-6 or CL-41 Tutor?
The CL-41 Tutor is faster with a maximum speed of 782 km/h compared to the CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 482 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CJ-6 or CL-41 Tutor?
The CL-41 Tutor has a longer range at 1,519 km compared to the CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the CJ-6 or CL-41 Tutor?
The CL-41 Tutor has a higher service ceiling at 13,564 meters (44,501 ft) compared to the CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the CJ-6 or CL-41 Tutor?
The CL-41 Tutor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,990 kg compared to the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the CJ-6 or CL-41 Tutor?
The CL-41 Tutor is longer at 10.0 meters compared to the CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the CJ-6 or CL-41 Tutor?
The CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 5 years before the CL-41 Tutor which entered service in 1963.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CJ-6 or CL-41 Tutor?
The CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 212 units of the CL-41 Tutor.