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Nanchang CJ-6 vs Jet Provost

Nanchang CJ-6 vs Jet Provost at a glance — top speed 300 vs 707 km/h, range 700 vs 1,445 km, max takeoff weight 1,400 vs 4,173 kg.

Nanchang CJ-6 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Nanchang CJ-6
BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
Specifications
Nanchang CJ-6 Jet Provost
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang BAC
First flight 27 August 1958 26 June 1954
Year introduced 1958 1955
Number produced 3000 units N/A
Average unit price $75K --
Wing area -- m² 19.9 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.8 m
Height 3.3 m 3.1 m
Length 8.5 m 10.4 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 707 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,445 km
Service ceiling 6,250 m 11,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 4,173 kg
Empty weight 1,095 kg 2,217 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 1,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Jet Provost?
The Jet Provost is faster with a maximum speed of 707 km/h compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 407 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Jet Provost?
The Jet Provost has a longer range at 1,445 km compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Jet Provost?
The Jet Provost has a higher service ceiling at 11,200 meters (36,745 ft) compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Jet Provost?
The Jet Provost has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,173 kg compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Jet Provost?
The Jet Provost is longer at 10.4 meters compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Jet Provost?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 3 years before the Nanchang CJ-6 which entered service in 1958.