CJ-6 vs CT/4 Airtrainer
Overview
The CJ-6 and the CT/4 Airtrainer are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Pacific Aerospace respectively.
Top speed is 300 km/h for the CJ-6 vs 387 km/h for the CT/4 Airtrainer. The CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 963 km for the CT/4 Airtrainer. The CJ-6 operates at altitudes up to 6,250 m compared to 5,550 m for the CT/4 Airtrainer.
The CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 155 for the CT/4 Airtrainer. The CJ-6 first flew 14 years before the CT/4 Airtrainer (1958 vs 1972).
| Chinese basic trainer aircraft, designed in the late 1950s, extensively utilized for military pilot training and civil aviation. | |
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| 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 |
| New Zealand-designed basic training aircraft, developed in the early 1970s and operated by several air forces for pilot instruction. | |
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| Origin country | 🇳🇿 New Zealand |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pacific Aerospace |
| First flight | 23 February 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number produced | 155 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 | 12.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 7.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 7.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 387 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 963 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,550 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,180 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 770 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 224 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CJ-6 or CT/4 Airtrainer?
The CT/4 Airtrainer is faster with a maximum speed of 387 km/h compared to the CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 87 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CJ-6 or CT/4 Airtrainer?
The CT/4 Airtrainer has a longer range at 963 km compared to the CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the CJ-6 or CT/4 Airtrainer?
The 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 CJ-6 or CT/4 Airtrainer?
The 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 CJ-6 or CT/4 Airtrainer?
The CJ-6 is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the CT/4 Airtrainer's 7.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the CJ-6 or CT/4 Airtrainer?
The 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 CJ-6 or CT/4 Airtrainer?
The CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 155 units of the CT/4 Airtrainer.