EMB 312 Tucano vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing

Overview

The EMB 312 Tucano and the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and AIDC respectively.

Top speed is 448 km/h for the EMB 312 Tucano vs 590 km/h for the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing. The EMB 312 Tucano has an operational range of 1,916 km vs 2,010 km for the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing. The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing operates at altitudes up to 9,800 m compared to 9,145 m for the EMB 312 Tucano.

The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in 624 units vs 52 for the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing. The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing first flew 7 years before the EMB 312 Tucano (1973 vs 1980).

Brazilian military trainer aircraft, utilized heavily in the 1980s, known for participation in the Iran–Iraq war.
Embraer EMB 312 Tucano Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer
First flight 16 August 1980
Year introduced 1983
Number produced 624 units
Average unit price $1.7 million
Taiwanese turboprop-powered military trainer and light attack aircraft, developed in the 1970s and operated by the Republic of China Air Force.
AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing Training profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ό Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC
First flight 23 November 1973
Year introduced 1976
Number produced 52 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 19.4 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.1 m β—‰
Height 3.4 m β—‰
Length 9.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 448 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,916 km β—‰
Service ceiling 9,145 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 3,175 kg β—‰
Empty weight 1,870 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW β—‰
Wing area 25.2 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 12.2 m β—‰
Height 3.7 m β—‰
Length 10.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed 590 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,010 km β—‰
Service ceiling 9,800 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,057 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,608 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,082 kW β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is faster with a maximum speed of 590 km/h compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 448 km/h, a difference of 142 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a longer range at 2,010 km compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 1,916 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher service ceiling at 9,800 meters (32,152 ft) compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 9,145 meters (30,003 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,057 kg compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 3,175 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing entered service first in 1976, 7 years before the EMB 312 Tucano which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in greater numbers with 624 units compared to 52 units of the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing.