CJ-6 vs PZL-130 Orlik

Overview

The CJ-6 and the PZL-130 Orlik are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and PZL respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the CJ-6 vs 550 km/h for the PZL-130 Orlik. The CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 2,200 km for the PZL-130 Orlik. The PZL-130 Orlik operates at altitudes up to 10,000 m compared to 6,250 m for the CJ-6. At 2,950 kg MTOW, the PZL-130 Orlik is 2.1x the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.

The CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 59 for the PZL-130 Orlik. The CJ-6 first flew 25 years before the PZL-130 Orlik (1958 vs 1983).

Chinese basic trainer aircraft, designed in the late 1950s, extensively utilized for military pilot training and civil aviation.
Nanchang CJ-6 military training aircraft side 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
Polish turboprop trainer aircraft, renowned for its operational role in the Polish Air Force since the late 1980s.
PZL PZL-130 Orlik military training aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL
First flight 24 October 1983
Year introduced 1994
Number produced 59 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 14.6 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m â—‰
Height 3.5 m â—‰
Length 9.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 550 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,200 km â—‰
Service ceiling 10,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,950 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,825 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CJ-6 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik is faster with a maximum speed of 550 km/h compared to the CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 250 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CJ-6 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the CJ-6 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher service ceiling at 10,000 meters (32,808 ft) compared to the CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the CJ-6 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 2,950 kg compared to the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the CJ-6 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The PZL-130 Orlik is longer at 9.3 meters compared to the CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the CJ-6 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 36 years before the PZL-130 Orlik which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CJ-6 or PZL-130 Orlik?
The CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 59 units of the PZL-130 Orlik.