CJ-6 vs G-115

Overview

The CJ-6 and the G-115 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Grob respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the CJ-6 vs 270 km/h for the G-115. The CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 1,150 km for the G-115. The CJ-6 operates at altitudes up to 6,250 m compared to 3,048 m for the G-115.

The CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 204 for the G-115. The CJ-6 first flew 27 years before the G-115 (1958 vs 1985).

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
German training aircraft, extensively utilized for United Kingdom's Royal Air Force Cadets and military aviation worldwide since the 1980s.
Grob G-115 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob
First flight 1 November 1985
Year introduced 1999
Number produced 204 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 12.2 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m â—‰
Height 2.4 m â—‰
Length 7.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 270 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,150 km â—‰
Service ceiling 3,048 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 990 kg â—‰
Empty weight 690 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW â—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CJ-6 or G-115?
The CJ-6 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the G-115's 270 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CJ-6 or G-115?
The G-115 has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the CJ-6 or G-115?
The CJ-6 has a higher service ceiling at 6,250 meters (20,505 ft) compared to the G-115's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the CJ-6 or G-115?
The CJ-6 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the G-115's 990 kg.
Which is larger, the CJ-6 or G-115?
The CJ-6 is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the G-115's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the CJ-6 or G-115?
The CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 41 years before the G-115 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CJ-6 or G-115?
The CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 204 units of the G-115.