CJ-6 vs T-67 Firefly

Overview

The CJ-6 and the T-67 Firefly are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Slingsby respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the CJ-6 vs 282 km/h for the T-67 Firefly. The CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 753 km for the T-67 Firefly. The CJ-6 operates at altitudes up to 6,250 m compared to 5,791 m for the T-67 Firefly.

The CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 250 for the T-67 Firefly. Unit cost is $0.075M for the CJ-6 vs $0.5M for the T-67 Firefly. The CJ-6 first flew 16 years before the T-67 Firefly (1958 vs 1974).

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 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang
First flight 27 August 1958
Year introduced 1958
Number produced 3000 units
Average unit price $75K
British aerobatic aircraft, renowned in the 1980s, used extensively for military training worldwide.
Slingsby T-67 Firefly Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Slingsby
First flight 12 March 1974
Year introduced 1974
Number produced 250 units
Average unit price $500K
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 10.2 m â—‰
Height 3.3 m â—‰
Length 8.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 300 km/h â—‰
Operational range 700 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,250 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,095 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW â—‰
Wing area 13.0 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m â—‰
Height 2.4 m â—‰
Length 7.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 282 km/h â—‰
Operational range 753 km â—‰
Service ceiling 5,791 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,157 kg â—‰
Empty weight 794 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW â—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CJ-6 or T-67 Firefly?
The CJ-6 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the T-67 Firefly's 282 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CJ-6 or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has a longer range at 753 km compared to the CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the CJ-6 or T-67 Firefly?
The CJ-6 has a higher service ceiling at 6,250 meters (20,505 ft) compared to the T-67 Firefly's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the CJ-6 or T-67 Firefly?
The CJ-6 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the T-67 Firefly's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the CJ-6 or T-67 Firefly?
The CJ-6 is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the T-67 Firefly's 7.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the CJ-6 or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly is more expensive at approximately $0.5 million per unit compared to the CJ-6 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the CJ-6 or T-67 Firefly?
The CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 16 years before the T-67 Firefly which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CJ-6 or T-67 Firefly?
The CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 250 units of the T-67 Firefly.