CJ-6 vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing

Overview

The CJ-6 and the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and AIDC respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the CJ-6 vs 590 km/h for the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing. The CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 2,010 km for the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing. The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing operates at altitudes up to 9,800 m compared to 6,250 m for the CJ-6. At 5,057 kg MTOW, the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is 3.6x the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.

The CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 52 for the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing. The CJ-6 first flew 15 years before the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing (1958 vs 1973).

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
Taiwanese turboprop-powered military trainer and light attack aircraft, developed in the 1970s and operated by the Republic of China Air Force.
AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC
First flight 23 November 1973
Year introduced 1976
Number produced 52 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 25.2 m²
Wingspan 12.2 m â—‰
Height 3.7 m â—‰
Length 10.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 590 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,010 km â—‰
Service ceiling 9,800 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,057 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,608 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,082 kW â—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CJ-6 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is faster with a maximum speed of 590 km/h compared to the CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 290 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CJ-6 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a longer range at 2,010 km compared to the CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the CJ-6 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher service ceiling at 9,800 meters (32,152 ft) compared to the CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the CJ-6 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,057 kg compared to the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the CJ-6 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the CJ-6 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 18 years before the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CJ-6 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 52 units of the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing.