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Nanchang CJ-6 vs T-39 Sabreliner

Nanchang CJ-6 vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 300 vs 885 km/h, range 700 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 1,400 vs 8,056 kg, built 3,000 vs 200 units.

Nanchang CJ-6 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Nanchang CJ-6
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Specifications
Nanchang CJ-6 T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang North American
First flight 27 August 1958 16 September 1958
Year introduced 1958 1962
Number produced 3000 units 200 units
Average unit price $75K --
Wing area -- m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 13.6 m
Height 3.3 m 4.9 m
Length 8.5 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 700 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 6,250 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 1,095 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nanchang CJ-6 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is faster with a maximum speed of 885 km/h compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 585 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nanchang CJ-6 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nanchang CJ-6 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher service ceiling at 12,192 meters (40,000 ft) compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nanchang CJ-6 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,056 kg compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Nanchang CJ-6 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Nanchang CJ-6 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The Nanchang CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 4 years before the T-39 Sabreliner which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nanchang CJ-6 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 200 units of the T-39 Sabreliner.