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Nanchang CJ-6 vs MB-326K

Nanchang CJ-6 vs MB-326K at a glance — top speed 300 vs 806 km/h, range 700 vs 1,850 km, max takeoff weight 1,400 vs 3,765 kg, built 3,000 vs 800 units.

Nanchang CJ-6 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Nanchang CJ-6
Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Specifications
Nanchang CJ-6 MB-326K
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang Aermacchi
First flight 27 August 1958 10 December 1957
Year introduced 1958 1962
Number produced 3000 units 800 units
Average unit price $75K --
Wing area -- m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.6 m
Height 3.3 m 3.7 m
Length 8.5 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 806 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 6,250 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 3,765 kg
Empty weight 1,095 kg 2,237 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 1,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

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