CJ-6 vs T-2 Buckeye
Overview
The CJ-6 and the T-2 Buckeye are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and North American respectively.
The T-2 Buckeye reaches 838 km/h — 2.8x the CJ-6's 300 km/h. The CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 1,683 km for the T-2 Buckeye. The T-2 Buckeye operates at altitudes up to 13,533 m compared to 6,250 m for the CJ-6. At 5,931 kg MTOW, the T-2 Buckeye is 4.2x the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
The CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 529 for the T-2 Buckeye. Unit cost is $0.075M for the CJ-6 vs $1M for the T-2 Buckeye.
| 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 |
| American trainer aircraft, active from 1950s to 2000s, extensively utilized for pilot training in the United States Navy. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | North American |
| First flight | 31 January 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 529 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 10.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 700 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 6,250 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,400 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,095 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 213 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | 24.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 838 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,683 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,533 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,931 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,652 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 669 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CJ-6 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is faster with a maximum speed of 838 km/h compared to the CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 538 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CJ-6 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a longer range at 1,683 km compared to the CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the CJ-6 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher service ceiling at 13,533 meters (44,399 ft) compared to the CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the CJ-6 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,931 kg compared to the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the CJ-6 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is longer at 11.0 meters compared to the CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CJ-6 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye is more expensive at approximately $1.0 million per unit compared to the CJ-6 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the CJ-6 or T-2 Buckeye?
The CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 1 years before the T-2 Buckeye which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CJ-6 or T-2 Buckeye?
The CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 529 units of the T-2 Buckeye.