CJ-6 vs PC-24
Overview
The CJ-6 and the PC-24 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Pilatus respectively.
The PC-24 reaches 787 km/h — 2.6x the CJ-6's 300 km/h. The CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 3,700 km for the PC-24. The PC-24 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 6,250 m for the CJ-6. At 8,005 kg MTOW, the PC-24 is 5.7x the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
The CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 100 for the PC-24. Unit cost is $0.075M for the CJ-6 vs $12M for the PC-24. The CJ-6 first flew 57 years before the PC-24 (1958 vs 2015).
| 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 |
| Swiss light business jet, operational since 2015, known for versatility across multiple deployments including charter services. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇠Switzerland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 11 May 2015 |
| Year introduced | 2018 |
| Number produced | 100 units |
| Average unit price | $12 million |
| 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 | 30.9 m² |
| Wingspan | 17.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 787 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,005 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,967 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 765 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CJ-6 or PC-24?
The PC-24 is faster with a maximum speed of 787 km/h compared to the CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 487 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CJ-6 or PC-24?
The PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the CJ-6 or PC-24?
The PC-24 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the CJ-6 or PC-24?
The PC-24 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,005 kg compared to the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the CJ-6 or PC-24?
The PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CJ-6 or PC-24?
The PC-24 is more expensive at approximately $12 million per unit compared to the CJ-6 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the CJ-6 or PC-24?
The CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 60 years before the PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CJ-6 or PC-24?
The CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 100 units of the PC-24.