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Nanchang CJ-6 vs T-33 Shooting Star

Nanchang CJ-6 vs T-33 Shooting Star at a glance — top speed 300 vs 970 km/h, range 700 vs 2,052 km, max takeoff weight 1,400 vs 6,832 kg, built 3,000 vs 6,557 units.

Nanchang CJ-6 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Nanchang CJ-6
Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-33 Shooting Star
Specifications
Nanchang CJ-6 T-33 Shooting Star
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang Lockheed
First flight 27 August 1958 22 March 1948
Year introduced 1958 1948
Number produced 3000 units 6557 units
Average unit price $75K --
Wing area -- m² 21.8 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 11.8 m
Height 3.3 m 3.6 m
Length 8.5 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 700 km 2,052 km
Service ceiling 6,250 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 6,832 kg
Empty weight 1,095 kg 3,794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 2,086 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nanchang CJ-6 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star 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 T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a longer range at 2,052 km compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nanchang CJ-6 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nanchang CJ-6 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 6,832 kg compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Nanchang CJ-6 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star is longer at 11.5 meters compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Nanchang CJ-6 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star entered service first in 1948, 10 years before the Nanchang CJ-6 which entered service in 1958.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nanchang CJ-6 or T-33 Shooting Star?
The T-33 Shooting Star has been produced in greater numbers with 6,557 units compared to 3,000 units of the Nanchang CJ-6.