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Nanchang CJ-6 vs T-67 Firefly

Nanchang CJ-6 vs T-67 Firefly at a glance — top speed 300 vs 282 km/h, range 700 vs 753 km, max takeoff weight 1,400 vs 1,157 kg, built 3,000 vs 250 units.

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

Which is faster, the Nanchang CJ-6 or T-67 Firefly?
The Nanchang 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 Nanchang CJ-6 or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has a longer range at 753 km compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nanchang CJ-6 or T-67 Firefly?
The Nanchang 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 Nanchang CJ-6 or T-67 Firefly?
The Nanchang 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 Nanchang CJ-6 or T-67 Firefly?
The Nanchang CJ-6 is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the T-67 Firefly's 7.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Nanchang CJ-6 or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly is more expensive at approximately $0.5 million per unit compared to the Nanchang CJ-6 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Nanchang CJ-6 or T-67 Firefly?
The Nanchang 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 Nanchang CJ-6 or T-67 Firefly?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 250 units of the T-67 Firefly.