CJ-6 vs KT-1 Woongbi

Overview

The CJ-6 and the KT-1 Woongbi are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and KAI respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the CJ-6 vs 574 km/h for the KT-1 Woongbi. The CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 1,333 km for the KT-1 Woongbi. The KT-1 Woongbi operates at altitudes up to 11,582 m compared to 6,250 m for the CJ-6.

The CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 178 for the KT-1 Woongbi. Unit cost is $0.075M for the CJ-6 vs $9M for the KT-1 Woongbi. The CJ-6 first flew 33 years before the KT-1 Woongbi (1958 vs 1991).

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
South Korean trainer aircraft, noteworthy for domestic design and production, used primarily for flight training since the late 1990s.
KAI KT-1 Woongbi Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI
First flight 12 December 1991
Year introduced 2000
Number produced 178 units
Average unit price $9 million
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 16.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m â—‰
Height 3.7 m â—‰
Length 10.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 574 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,333 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,582 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,540 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,910 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CJ-6 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi is faster with a maximum speed of 574 km/h compared to the CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 274 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CJ-6 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the CJ-6 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher service ceiling at 11,582 meters (37,998 ft) compared to the CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the CJ-6 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,540 kg compared to the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the CJ-6 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CJ-6 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the CJ-6 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the CJ-6 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 42 years before the KT-1 Woongbi which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CJ-6 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.