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Nanchang CJ-6 vs KT-1 Woongbi

Nanchang CJ-6 vs KT-1 Woongbi at a glance — top speed 300 vs 574 km/h, range 700 vs 2,070 km, max takeoff weight 1,400 vs 2,540 kg, built 3,000 vs 178 units.

Nanchang CJ-6 military training aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Nanchang CJ-6 KT-1 Woongbi
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang KAI
First flight 27 August 1958 12 December 1991
Year introduced 1958 2000
Number produced 3000 units 178 units
Average unit price $75K $9 million
Wing area -- m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.6 m
Height 3.3 m 3.7 m
Length 8.5 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 574 km/h
Operational range 700 km 2,070 km
Service ceiling 6,250 m 11,582 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 2,540 kg
Empty weight 1,095 kg 1,910 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 708 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nanchang CJ-6 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi is faster with a maximum speed of 574 km/h compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 274 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nanchang CJ-6 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a longer range at 2,070 km compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nanchang 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 Nanchang CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nanchang CJ-6 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,540 kg compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Nanchang CJ-6 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Nanchang CJ-6 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The KT-1 Woongbi is more expensive at approximately $9.0 million per unit compared to the Nanchang CJ-6 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Nanchang CJ-6 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The Nanchang 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 Nanchang CJ-6 or KT-1 Woongbi?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 178 units of the KT-1 Woongbi.