GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

Nanchang CJ-6 vs Hawker 400

Nanchang CJ-6 vs Hawker 400 at a glance — top speed 300 vs 860 km/h, range 700 vs 4,000 km, max takeoff weight 1,400 vs 7,303 kg, built 3,000 vs 951 units.

Nanchang CJ-6 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Nanchang CJ-6
Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 400
Specifications
Nanchang CJ-6 Hawker 400
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang Beechcraft
First flight 27 August 1958 29 August 1978
Year introduced 1958 1978
Number produced 3000 units 951 units
Average unit price $75K $7.4 million
Wing area -- m² 22.4 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 13.3 m
Height 3.3 m 4.2 m
Length 8.5 m 14.8 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 860 km/h
Operational range 700 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 6,250 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 7,303 kg
Empty weight 1,095 kg 4,559 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 2 x 1,315 kgf
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
Nanchang CJ-6 vs Beechcraft Bonanza Nanchang CJ-6 vs Beechcraft Baron Nanchang CJ-6 vs T-33 Shooting Star Nanchang CJ-6 vs Yak-11 Moose Nanchang CJ-6 vs L-29 Delfin Nanchang CJ-6 vs L-39 Albatros

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 560 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Hawker 400?
The Hawker 400 is more expensive at approximately $7.4 million per unit compared to the Nanchang CJ-6 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Hawker 400?
The Nanchang CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 20 years before the Hawker 400 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Hawker 400?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 951 units of the Hawker 400.