CJ-6 vs Yak-52

Overview

The CJ-6 and the Yak-52 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the CJ-6 vs 285 km/h for the Yak-52. The CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 550 km for the Yak-52. The CJ-6 operates at altitudes up to 6,250 m compared to 4,000 m for the Yak-52.

The CJ-6 has been produced in 3,000 units vs 14 for the Yak-52. The CJ-6 first flew 18 years before the Yak-52 (1958 vs 1976).

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
Soviet primary trainer aircraft, renowned for its extensive service in DOSAAF training program during the late 20th century.
Yakovlev Yak-52 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 1 January 1976
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 14 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 15.0 m²
Wingspan 9.3 m â—‰
Height 2.7 m â—‰
Length 7.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 285 km/h â—‰
Operational range 550 km â—‰
Service ceiling 4,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,305 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,015 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 265 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CJ-6 or Yak-52?
The CJ-6 is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Yak-52's 285 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the CJ-6 or Yak-52?
The CJ-6 has a longer range at 700 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the CJ-6 or Yak-52?
The CJ-6 has a higher service ceiling at 6,250 meters (20,505 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the CJ-6 or Yak-52?
The CJ-6 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.
Which is larger, the CJ-6 or Yak-52?
The CJ-6 is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the CJ-6 or Yak-52?
The CJ-6 entered service first in 1958, 21 years before the Yak-52 which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the CJ-6 or Yak-52?
The CJ-6 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 14 units of the Yak-52.