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Nanchang CJ-6 vs SAAB 105

Nanchang CJ-6 vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 300 vs 970 km/h, range 700 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 1,400 vs 4,635 kg, built 3,000 vs 192 units.

Nanchang CJ-6 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Nanchang CJ-6
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
Nanchang CJ-6 SAAB 105
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang Saab
First flight 27 August 1958 29 June 1963
Year introduced 1958 1967
Number produced 3000 units 192 units
Average unit price $75K --
Wing area -- m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 9.5 m
Height 3.3 m 2.7 m
Length 8.5 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 700 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 6,250 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 1,095 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nanchang CJ-6 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 670 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nanchang CJ-6 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nanchang CJ-6 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher service ceiling at 13,700 meters (44,947 ft) compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nanchang CJ-6 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,635 kg compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Nanchang CJ-6 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 is longer at 10.8 meters compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Nanchang CJ-6 or SAAB 105?
The Nanchang CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 9 years before the SAAB 105 which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nanchang CJ-6 or SAAB 105?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.