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Nanchang CJ-6 vs DHC-1 Chipmunk

Nanchang CJ-6 vs DHC-1 Chipmunk at a glance — top speed 300 vs 222 km/h, range 700 vs 417 km, max takeoff weight 1,400 vs 998 kg, built 3,000 vs 1,284 units.

Nanchang CJ-6 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Nanchang CJ-6
De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 DHC-1 Chipmunk
Specifications
Nanchang CJ-6 DHC-1 Chipmunk
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang De Havilland Canada
First flight 27 August 1958 22 May 1946
Year introduced 1958 1946
Number produced 3000 units 1284 units
Average unit price $75K --
Wing area -- m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.5 m
Height 3.3 m 2.2 m
Length 8.5 m 7.8 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 222 km/h
Operational range 700 km 417 km
Service ceiling 6,250 m 4,816 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 998 kg
Empty weight 1,095 kg 688 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 108 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nanchang CJ-6 or DHC-1 Chipmunk?
The Nanchang CJ-6 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the DHC-1 Chipmunk's 222 km/h, a difference of 78 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nanchang CJ-6 or DHC-1 Chipmunk?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the DHC-1 Chipmunk's 417 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nanchang CJ-6 or DHC-1 Chipmunk?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has a higher service ceiling at 6,250 meters (20,505 ft) compared to the DHC-1 Chipmunk's 4,816 meters (15,800 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nanchang CJ-6 or DHC-1 Chipmunk?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the DHC-1 Chipmunk's 998 kg.
Which is larger, the Nanchang CJ-6 or DHC-1 Chipmunk?
The Nanchang CJ-6 is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the DHC-1 Chipmunk's 7.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Nanchang CJ-6 or DHC-1 Chipmunk?
The DHC-1 Chipmunk entered service first in 1946, 12 years before the Nanchang CJ-6 which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nanchang CJ-6 or DHC-1 Chipmunk?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,284 units of the DHC-1 Chipmunk.