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Nanchang CJ-6 vs CT/4 Airtrainer

Nanchang CJ-6 vs CT/4 Airtrainer at a glance — top speed 300 vs 387 km/h, range 700 vs 963 km, max takeoff weight 1,400 vs 1,180 kg, built 3,000 vs 155 units.

Nanchang CJ-6 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Nanchang CJ-6
Pacific Aerospace CT/4 Airtrainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇿 CT/4 Airtrainer
Specifications
Nanchang CJ-6 CT/4 Airtrainer
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang Pacific Aerospace
First flight 27 August 1958 23 February 1972
Year introduced 1958 1973
Number produced 3000 units 155 units
Average unit price $75K --
Wing area -- m² 12.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 7.9 m
Height 3.3 m 2.6 m
Length 8.5 m 7.2 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 387 km/h
Operational range 700 km 963 km
Service ceiling 6,250 m 5,550 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 1,180 kg
Empty weight 1,095 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nanchang CJ-6 or CT/4 Airtrainer?
The CT/4 Airtrainer is faster with a maximum speed of 387 km/h compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 87 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nanchang CJ-6 or CT/4 Airtrainer?
The CT/4 Airtrainer has a longer range at 963 km compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nanchang CJ-6 or CT/4 Airtrainer?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has a higher service ceiling at 6,250 meters (20,505 ft) compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 5,550 meters (18,208 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nanchang CJ-6 or CT/4 Airtrainer?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 1,180 kg.
Which is larger, the Nanchang CJ-6 or CT/4 Airtrainer?
The Nanchang CJ-6 is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Nanchang CJ-6 or CT/4 Airtrainer?
The Nanchang CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 15 years before the CT/4 Airtrainer which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nanchang CJ-6 or CT/4 Airtrainer?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 155 units of the CT/4 Airtrainer.