CJ-6 vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

Overview

The CJ-6 and the PC-7 Turbo Trainer are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the CJ-6 vs 412 km/h for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. The CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 1,200 km for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. The PC-7 Turbo Trainer operates at altitudes up to 10,060 m compared to 6,250 m for the CJ-6.

The CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 618 for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. Unit cost is $0.075M for the CJ-6 vs $1.5M for the PC-7 Turbo Trainer. The CJ-6 first flew 8 years before the PC-7 Turbo Trainer (1958 vs 1966).

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
Swiss-made turbo trainer, distinguished by service in over 30 air forces, dating back to the late 1970s.
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus
First flight 12 April 1966
Year introduced 1978
Number produced 618 units
Average unit price $1.5 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 16.6 m²
Wingspan 10.4 m â—‰
Height 3.2 m â—‰
Length 9.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 412 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,200 km â—‰
Service ceiling 10,060 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,330 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW â—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the 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 CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 112 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CJ-6 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the 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 CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the 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 CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the CJ-6 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer is longer at 9.8 meters compared to the CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the 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 CJ-6 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the CJ-6 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The 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 CJ-6 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 618 units of the PC-7 Turbo Trainer.