CJ-6 vs F-28

Overview

The CJ-6 and the F-28 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Enstrom respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the CJ-6 vs 180 km/h for the F-28. The CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 446 km for the F-28. The CJ-6 operates at altitudes up to 6,250 m compared to 3,658 m for the F-28.

The CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 32 for the F-28. Unit cost is $0.075M for the CJ-6 vs $4M for the F-28. The CJ-6 first flew 2 years before the F-28 (1958 vs 1960).

Chinese basic trainer aircraft, designed in the late 1950s, extensively utilized for military pilot training and civil aviation.
Nanchang CJ-6 military training aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang
First flight 27 August 1958
Year introduced 1958
Number produced 3000 units
Average unit price $75K
American light helicopter, employed in civil and military avenues world over, since its inception in the late 1960s.
Enstrom F-28 military training aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Enstrom
First flight 12 November 1960
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 32 units
Average unit price $4 million
Wingspan 10.2 m β—‰
Height 3.3 m β—‰
Length 8.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 300 km/h β—‰
Operational range 700 km β—‰
Service ceiling 6,250 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,095 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW β—‰
Wingspan 9.8 m β—‰
Height 2.7 m β—‰
Length 8.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 180 km/h β—‰
Operational range 446 km β—‰
Service ceiling 3,658 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,179 kg β—‰
Empty weight 712 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 168 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CJ-6 or F-28?
The CJ-6 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the F-28's 180 km/h, a difference of 120 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CJ-6 or F-28?
The CJ-6 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the F-28's 446 km.
Which can fly higher, the CJ-6 or F-28?
The CJ-6 has a higher service ceiling at 6,250 meters (20,505 ft) compared to the F-28's 3,658 meters (12,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the CJ-6 or F-28?
The CJ-6 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the F-28's 1,179 kg.
Which is larger, the CJ-6 or F-28?
The F-28 is longer at 8.9 meters compared to the CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CJ-6 or F-28?
The F-28 is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the CJ-6 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the CJ-6 or F-28?
The CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 7 years before the F-28 which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CJ-6 or F-28?
The CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 32 units of the F-28.