CJ-6 vs M-345
Overview
The CJ-6 and the M-345 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Aermacchi respectively.
The M-345 reaches 740 km/h — 2.5x the CJ-6's 300 km/h. The CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 1,410 km for the M-345. The M-345 operates at altitudes up to 12,190 m compared to 6,250 m for the CJ-6. At 4,100 kg MTOW, the M-345 is 2.9x the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
The CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 4 for the M-345. The CJ-6 first flew 58 years before the M-345 (1958 vs 2016).
| Chinese basic trainer aircraft, designed in the late 1950s, extensively utilized for military pilot training and civil aviation. | |
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| 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 |
| Italian training jet, deployed in the 21st-century, used extensively for military pilot training purposes. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aermacchi |
| First flight | 29 December 2016 |
| Year introduced | 2020 |
| Number produced | 4 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 12.6 m² |
| Wingspan | 8.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 740 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,410 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,190 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,100 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,300 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,447 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CJ-6 or M-345?
The M-345 is faster with a maximum speed of 740 km/h compared to the CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 440 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CJ-6 or M-345?
The M-345 has a longer range at 1,410 km compared to the CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the CJ-6 or M-345?
The M-345 has a higher service ceiling at 12,190 meters (39,993 ft) compared to the CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the CJ-6 or M-345?
The M-345 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,100 kg compared to the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the CJ-6 or M-345?
The M-345 is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the CJ-6 or M-345?
The CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 62 years before the M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CJ-6 or M-345?
The CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 4 units of the M-345.