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Nanchang CJ-6 vs T-41 Mescalero

Nanchang CJ-6 vs T-41 Mescalero at a glance — top speed 300 vs 232 km/h, range 700 vs 1,159 km, max takeoff weight 1,400 vs 1,134 kg, built 3,000 vs 838 units.

Nanchang CJ-6 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Nanchang CJ-6
Cessna T-41 Mescalero military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-41 Mescalero
Specifications
Nanchang CJ-6 T-41 Mescalero
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang Cessna
First flight 27 August 1958 1 January 1964
Year introduced 1958 1965
Number produced 3000 units 838 units
Average unit price $75K --
Wing area -- m² 14.8 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.9 m
Height 3.3 m 2.7 m
Length 8.5 m 8.2 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 232 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,159 km
Service ceiling 6,250 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 1,134 kg
Empty weight 1,095 kg 618 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 160 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nanchang CJ-6 or T-41 Mescalero?
The Nanchang CJ-6 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 232 km/h, a difference of 68 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nanchang CJ-6 or T-41 Mescalero?
The T-41 Mescalero has a longer range at 1,159 km compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nanchang CJ-6 or T-41 Mescalero?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has a higher service ceiling at 6,250 meters (20,505 ft) compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nanchang CJ-6 or T-41 Mescalero?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 1,134 kg.
Which is larger, the Nanchang CJ-6 or T-41 Mescalero?
The Nanchang CJ-6 is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the T-41 Mescalero's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Nanchang CJ-6 or T-41 Mescalero?
The Nanchang CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 7 years before the T-41 Mescalero which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nanchang CJ-6 or T-41 Mescalero?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 838 units of the T-41 Mescalero.