CJ-6 vs MB-326K

Overview

The CJ-6 and the MB-326K are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Aermacchi respectively.

The MB-326K reaches 806 km/h — 2.7x the CJ-6's 300 km/h. The CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 1,850 km for the MB-326K. The MB-326K operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 6,250 m for the CJ-6. At 3,765 kg MTOW, the MB-326K is 2.7x the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.

The CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 800 for the MB-326K. The MB-326K first flew 1 years before the CJ-6 (1957 vs 1958).

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
Italian trainer/light attack jet, extensively employed during the late 20th century, notable for global military deployment.
Aermacchi MB-326K Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi
First flight 10 December 1957
Year introduced 1962
Number produced 800 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 19.0 m²
Wingspan 10.6 m â—‰
Height 3.7 m â—‰
Length 10.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 806 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,850 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,497 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,765 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,237 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf â—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CJ-6 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K is faster with a maximum speed of 806 km/h compared to the CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 506 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CJ-6 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the CJ-6 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the CJ-6 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,765 kg compared to the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the CJ-6 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K is longer at 10.7 meters compared to the CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the CJ-6 or MB-326K?
The CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 4 years before the MB-326K which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CJ-6 or MB-326K?
The CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 800 units of the MB-326K.