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Nanchang CJ-6 vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

Nanchang CJ-6 vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer at a glance — top speed 300 vs 412 km/h, range 700 vs 1,200 km, max takeoff weight 1,400 vs 2,700 kg, built 3,000 vs 618 units.

Nanchang CJ-6 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Nanchang CJ-6
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Specifications
Nanchang CJ-6 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang Pilatus
First flight 27 August 1958 12 April 1966
Year introduced 1958 1978
Number produced 3000 units 618 units
Average unit price $75K $1.5 million
Wing area -- m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.4 m
Height 3.3 m 3.2 m
Length 8.5 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 6,250 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 1,095 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nanchang CJ-6 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is faster with a maximum speed of 412 km/h compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 112 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nanchang CJ-6 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nanchang CJ-6 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher service ceiling at 10,060 meters (33,005 ft) compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nanchang CJ-6 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,700 kg compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Nanchang CJ-6 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Nanchang CJ-6 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is more expensive at approximately $1.5 million per unit compared to the Nanchang CJ-6 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Nanchang CJ-6 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Nanchang CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 20 years before the PC-7 Turbo Trainer which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nanchang CJ-6 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 618 units of the PC-7 Turbo Trainer.