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Nanchang CJ-6 vs L-29 Delfin

Nanchang CJ-6 vs L-29 Delfin at a glance — top speed 300 vs 655 km/h, range 700 vs 894 km, max takeoff weight 1,400 vs 3,540 kg, built 3,000 vs 3,665 units.

Nanchang CJ-6 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Nanchang CJ-6
Aero L-29 Delfin military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-29 Delfin
Specifications
Nanchang CJ-6 L-29 Delfin
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang Aero
First flight 27 August 1958 5 April 1959
Year introduced 1958 1961
Number produced 3000 units 3665 units
Average unit price $75K $200K
Wing area -- m² 20.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.3 m
Height 3.3 m 3.1 m
Length 8.5 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 655 km/h
Operational range 700 km 894 km
Service ceiling 6,250 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 3,540 kg
Empty weight 1,095 kg 2,280 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 890 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nanchang CJ-6 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is faster with a maximum speed of 655 km/h compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 355 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nanchang CJ-6 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a longer range at 894 km compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nanchang CJ-6 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher service ceiling at 11,500 meters (37,729 ft) compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nanchang CJ-6 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,540 kg compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Nanchang CJ-6 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Nanchang CJ-6 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin is more expensive at approximately $0.2 million per unit compared to the Nanchang CJ-6 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Nanchang CJ-6 or L-29 Delfin?
The Nanchang CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 3 years before the L-29 Delfin which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nanchang CJ-6 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 3,000 units of the Nanchang CJ-6.