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Nanchang CJ-6 vs Hawk

Nanchang CJ-6 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Nanchang CJ-6
British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
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Specifications
Nanchang CJ-6 Hawk
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang British Aerospace
First flight 27 August 1958 21 August 1974
Year introduced 1958 1976
Number produced 3000 units 1000 units
Average unit price $75K $18 million
Wing area -- m² 16.7 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 9.4 m
Height 3.3 m 4.1 m
Length 8.5 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 1028 km/h
Operational range 700 km 2,520 km
Service ceiling 6,250 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 8,340 kg
Empty weight 1,095 kg 3,635 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 2,420 kgf
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Overview

The Nanchang CJ-6 and the Hawk are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and British Aerospace respectively.

The Hawk reaches 1,028 km/h — 3.4x the Nanchang CJ-6's 300 km/h. The Nanchang CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 2,520 km for the Hawk. The Hawk operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 6,250 m for the Nanchang CJ-6. At 8,340 kg MTOW, the Hawk is 6.0x the Nanchang CJ-6's 1,400 kg.

The Nanchang CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 1,000 for the Hawk. Unit cost is $0.075M for the Nanchang CJ-6 vs $18M for the Hawk. The Nanchang CJ-6 first flew 16 years before the Hawk (1958 vs 1974).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Hawk?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 728 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Hawk?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Hawk?
The Hawk has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Hawk?
The Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,340 kg compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Hawk?
The Hawk is longer at 11.8 meters compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Hawk?
The Hawk is more expensive at approximately $18 million per unit compared to the Nanchang CJ-6 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Hawk?
The Nanchang CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 18 years before the Hawk which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Hawk?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,000 units of the Hawk.