CJ-6 vs T-28 Trojan

Overview

The CJ-6 and the T-28 Trojan are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and North American respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the CJ-6 vs 552 km/h for the T-28 Trojan. The CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 1,710 km for the T-28 Trojan. The T-28 Trojan operates at altitudes up to 10,800 m compared to 6,250 m for the CJ-6. At 3,856 kg MTOW, the T-28 Trojan is 2.8x the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.

The CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 1,948 for the T-28 Trojan. The T-28 Trojan first flew 9 years before the CJ-6 (1949 vs 1958).

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 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang
First flight 27 August 1958
Year introduced 1958
Number produced 3000 units
Average unit price $75K
American radial-engine military trainer and counter-insurgency aircraft, introduced in the 1950s, used extensively for pilot training and ground support missions.
North American T-28 Trojan Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer North American
First flight 24 September 1949
Year introduced 1950
Number produced 1948 units
Average unit price --
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 10.2 m β—‰
Height 3.3 m β—‰
Length 8.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 300 km/h β—‰
Operational range 700 km β—‰
Service ceiling 6,250 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,095 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW β—‰
Wing area 24.9 mΒ²
Wingspan 12.2 m β—‰
Height 3.9 m β—‰
Length 10.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 552 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,710 km β—‰
Service ceiling 10,800 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,856 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,914 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,063 kW β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CJ-6 or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan is faster with a maximum speed of 552 km/h compared to the CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 252 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CJ-6 or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a longer range at 1,710 km compared to the CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the CJ-6 or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher service ceiling at 10,800 meters (35,433 ft) compared to the CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the CJ-6 or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,856 kg compared to the CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the CJ-6 or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan is longer at 10.1 meters compared to the CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the CJ-6 or T-28 Trojan?
The T-28 Trojan entered service first in 1950, 8 years before the CJ-6 which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CJ-6 or T-28 Trojan?
The CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,948 units of the T-28 Trojan.