CJ-6 vs Virus SW80

Overview

The CJ-6 and the Virus SW80 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Pipistrel respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the CJ-6 vs 283 km/h for the Virus SW80. The CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 1,450 km for the Virus SW80. The Virus SW80 operates at altitudes up to 6,800 m compared to 6,250 m for the CJ-6. At 1,400 kg MTOW, the CJ-6 is 2.3x the Virus SW80's 600 kg.

The CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 1,000 for the Virus SW80. The CJ-6 first flew 41 years before the Virus SW80 (1958 vs 1999).

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
Slovenian two-seat light aircraft, introduced in the late 1990s, utilized for training, surveillance, and recreational flight operations.
Pipistrel Virus SW80 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇸🇮 Slovenia
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pipistrel
First flight 10 August 1999
Year introduced 2000
Number produced 1000 units
Average unit price --
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 9.5 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m â—‰
Height 1.9 m â—‰
Length 6.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 283 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,450 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,800 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 600 kg â—‰
Empty weight 289 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 60 kW â—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CJ-6 or Virus SW80?
The CJ-6 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Virus SW80's 283 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CJ-6 or Virus SW80?
The Virus SW80 has a longer range at 1,450 km compared to the CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the CJ-6 or Virus SW80?
The Virus SW80 has a higher service ceiling at 6,800 meters (22,309 ft) compared to the CJ-6's 6,250 meters (20,505 ft).
Which is heavier, the CJ-6 or Virus SW80?
The CJ-6 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the Virus SW80's 600 kg.
Which is larger, the CJ-6 or Virus SW80?
The CJ-6 is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Virus SW80's 6.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the CJ-6 or Virus SW80?
The CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 42 years before the Virus SW80 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CJ-6 or Virus SW80?
The CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,000 units of the Virus SW80.