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Nanchang CJ-6 vs L-39 Albatros

Nanchang CJ-6 vs L-39 Albatros at a glance — top speed 300 vs 750 km/h, range 700 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 1,400 vs 4,700 kg, built 3,000 vs 2,900 units.

Nanchang CJ-6 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Nanchang CJ-6
Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
Specifications
Nanchang CJ-6 L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang Aero
First flight 27 August 1958 4 November 1968
Year introduced 1958 1972
Number produced 3000 units 2900 units
Average unit price $75K $1 million
Wing area -- m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 9.5 m
Height 3.3 m 4.8 m
Length 8.5 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 6,250 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 4,700 kg
Empty weight 1,095 kg 3,459 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 1,720 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nanchang CJ-6 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 450 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nanchang CJ-6 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nanchang CJ-6 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros 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-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,700 kg compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Nanchang CJ-6 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is longer at 12.1 meters compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Nanchang CJ-6 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the Nanchang CJ-6 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Nanchang CJ-6 or L-39 Albatros?
The Nanchang CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 14 years before the L-39 Albatros which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nanchang CJ-6 or L-39 Albatros?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 2,900 units of the L-39 Albatros.