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.
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
New Zealand-designed basic training aircraft, developed in the early 1970s and operated by several air forces for pilot instruction.
Pacific Aerospace CT/4 Airtrainer Training profile drawing
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—‰

Performance Radar Chart

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.