CJ-6 vs IA-63 Pampa

Overview

The CJ-6 and the IA-63 Pampa are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and FMA respectively.

The IA-63 Pampa reaches 815 km/h — 2.7x the CJ-6's 300 km/h. The CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 1,500 km for the IA-63 Pampa. The IA-63 Pampa operates at altitudes up to 12,900 m compared to 6,250 m for the CJ-6. At 5,000 kg MTOW, the IA-63 Pampa is 3.6x the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.

The CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 32 for the IA-63 Pampa. The CJ-6 first flew 26 years before the IA-63 Pampa (1958 vs 1984).

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
Argentinian advanced trainer jet, designed in the '80s, predominantly used for instruction and aerobatic displays.
FMA IA-63 Pampa Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA
First flight 6 October 1984
Year introduced 1988
Number produced 32 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 15.6 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m â—‰
Height 4.3 m â—‰
Length 10.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 815 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,900 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,820 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,588 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CJ-6 or IA-63 Pampa?
The IA-63 Pampa is faster with a maximum speed of 815 km/h compared to the CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 515 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CJ-6 or IA-63 Pampa?
The IA-63 Pampa has a longer range at 1,500 km compared to the CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the CJ-6 or IA-63 Pampa?
The IA-63 Pampa has a higher service ceiling at 12,900 meters (42,322 ft) compared to the CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the CJ-6 or IA-63 Pampa?
The IA-63 Pampa has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,000 kg compared to the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the CJ-6 or IA-63 Pampa?
The IA-63 Pampa is longer at 10.9 meters compared to the CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the CJ-6 or IA-63 Pampa?
The CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 30 years before the IA-63 Pampa which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CJ-6 or IA-63 Pampa?
The CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 32 units of the IA-63 Pampa.