CJ-6 vs PC-9
Overview
The CJ-6 and the PC-9 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Pilatus respectively.
Top speed is 300 km/h for the CJ-6 vs 593 km/h for the PC-9. The CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 1,537 km for the PC-9. The PC-9 operates at altitudes up to 11,600 m compared to 6,250 m for the CJ-6. At 3,200 kg MTOW, the PC-9 is 2.3x the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
The CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 265 for the PC-9. The CJ-6 first flew 26 years before the PC-9 (1958 vs 1984).
| 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 trainer aircraft, renowned for its use in aerobatics, globally employed for military flight training since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇠Switzerland |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Pilatus |
| First flight | 7 May 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 265 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 | 16.3 m² |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 593 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,537 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,781 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 708 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CJ-6 or PC-9?
The PC-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 593 km/h compared to the CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 293 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CJ-6 or PC-9?
The PC-9 has a longer range at 1,537 km compared to the CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the CJ-6 or PC-9?
The PC-9 has a higher service ceiling at 11,600 meters (38,057 ft) compared to the CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the CJ-6 or PC-9?
The PC-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,200 kg compared to the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the CJ-6 or PC-9?
The PC-9 is longer at 10.2 meters compared to the CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the CJ-6 or PC-9?
The CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 29 years before the PC-9 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CJ-6 or PC-9?
The CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 265 units of the PC-9.