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Nanchang CJ-6 vs TS-11 Iskra

Nanchang CJ-6 vs TS-11 Iskra at a glance — top speed 300 vs 720 km/h, range 700 vs 1,250 km, max takeoff weight 1,400 vs 3,840 kg, built 3,000 vs 424 units.

Nanchang CJ-6 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Nanchang CJ-6
PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-11 Iskra
Specifications
Nanchang CJ-6 TS-11 Iskra
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang PZL Mielec
First flight 27 August 1958 5 February 1960
Year introduced 1958 1964
Number produced 3000 units 424 units
Average unit price $75K --
Wing area -- m² 17.5 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.1 m
Height 3.3 m 3.5 m
Length 8.5 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 720 km/h
Operational range 700 km 1,250 km
Service ceiling 6,250 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 3,840 kg
Empty weight 1,095 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 1,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nanchang CJ-6 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is faster with a maximum speed of 720 km/h compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 420 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nanchang CJ-6 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a longer range at 1,250 km compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nanchang CJ-6 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nanchang CJ-6 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 3,840 kg compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 1,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Nanchang CJ-6 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra is longer at 11.2 meters compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Nanchang CJ-6 or TS-11 Iskra?
The Nanchang CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 6 years before the TS-11 Iskra which entered service in 1964.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nanchang CJ-6 or TS-11 Iskra?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 424 units of the TS-11 Iskra.