CJ-6 vs T-3

Overview

The CJ-6 and the T-3 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Fuji respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the CJ-6 vs 377 km/h for the T-3. The CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 1,038 km for the T-3. The T-3 operates at altitudes up to 8,169 m compared to 6,250 m for the CJ-6.

The CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 50 for the T-3. The CJ-6 first flew 16 years before the T-3 (1958 vs 1974).

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 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang
First flight 27 August 1958
Year introduced 1958
Number produced 3000 units
Average unit price $75K

T-3

Japanese training aircraft, operational during the late 20th-century, widely adopted for flight instruction in Japan's Self-Defense Forces.
Fuji T-3 military training aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Fuji
First flight 26 September 1974
Year introduced 1978
Number produced 50 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—‰

T-3

Wing area 16.5 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m â—‰
Height 3.0 m â—‰
Length 8.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 377 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,038 km â—‰
Service ceiling 8,169 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,510 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,120 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 254 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CJ-6 or T-3?
The T-3 is faster with a maximum speed of 377 km/h compared to the CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 77 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CJ-6 or T-3?
The T-3 has a longer range at 1,038 km compared to the CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the CJ-6 or T-3?
The T-3 has a higher service ceiling at 8,169 meters (26,801 ft) compared to the CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the CJ-6 or T-3?
The T-3 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,510 kg compared to the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the CJ-6 or T-3?
The CJ-6 is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the T-3's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the CJ-6 or T-3?
The CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 20 years before the T-3 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CJ-6 or T-3?
The CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 50 units of the T-3.