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Nanchang CJ-6 vs CM 170 Magister

Nanchang CJ-6 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Nanchang CJ-6
Fouga CM 170 Magister military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 CM 170 Magister
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Specifications
Nanchang CJ-6 CM 170 Magister
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang Fouga
First flight 27 August 1958 23 July 1952
Year introduced 1958 1956
Number produced 3000 units 929 units
Average unit price $75K $800K
Wing area -- m² 17.3 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 11.3 m
Height 3.3 m 2.9 m
Length 8.5 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 715 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 6,250 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 3,450 kg
Empty weight 1,095 kg 2,540 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 2 x 440 kgf
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Overview

The Nanchang CJ-6 and the CM 170 Magister are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Fouga respectively.

The CM 170 Magister reaches 715 km/h — 2.4x the Nanchang CJ-6's 300 km/h. The Nanchang CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 1,200 km for the CM 170 Magister. The CM 170 Magister operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 6,250 m for the Nanchang CJ-6. At 3,450 kg MTOW, the CM 170 Magister is 2.5x the Nanchang CJ-6's 1,400 kg.

The Nanchang CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 929 for the CM 170 Magister. Unit cost is $0.075M for the Nanchang CJ-6 vs $0.8M for the CM 170 Magister. The CM 170 Magister first flew 6 years before the Nanchang CJ-6 (1952 vs 1958).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nanchang CJ-6 or CM 170 Magister?
The CM 170 Magister is faster with a maximum speed of 715 km/h compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 415 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nanchang CJ-6 or CM 170 Magister?
The CM 170 Magister has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nanchang CJ-6 or CM 170 Magister?
The CM 170 Magister has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nanchang CJ-6 or CM 170 Magister?
The CM 170 Magister has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,450 kg compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Nanchang CJ-6 or CM 170 Magister?
The CM 170 Magister is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Nanchang CJ-6 or CM 170 Magister?
The CM 170 Magister is more expensive at approximately $0.8 million per unit compared to the Nanchang CJ-6 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Nanchang CJ-6 or CM 170 Magister?
The CM 170 Magister entered service first in 1956, 2 years before the Nanchang CJ-6 which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nanchang CJ-6 or CM 170 Magister?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 929 units of the CM 170 Magister.