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F-35 Lightning II vs F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo

F-35 Lightning II vs F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo at a glance — top speed 1,960 vs 2,223 km/h, range 2,800 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 27,216 vs 12,247 kg, built 1,375 vs 137 units.

Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
F-35 Lightning II F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin AIDC
First flight 15 December 2006 28 May 1989
Year introduced 2011 1994
Number produced 1375 units 137 units
Average unit price $103 million $23 million
Wing area 43.0 m² 24.2 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 9.0 m
Height 4.4 m 4.4 m
Length 15.7 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 1960 km/h 2223 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg 12,247 kg
Empty weight 14,651 kg 6,486 kg
Total thrust 1 x 19,500 kgf 2 x 5,444 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-35 Lightning II or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is faster with a maximum speed of 2,223 km/h compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 1,960 km/h, a difference of 263 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-35 Lightning II or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-35 Lightning II has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-35 Lightning II or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-35 Lightning II or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-35 Lightning II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,216 kg compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 12,247 kg.
Which is larger, the F-35 Lightning II or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-35 Lightning II is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 14.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-35 Lightning II or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-35 Lightning II is more expensive at approximately $103 million per unit compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo at $23 million.
Which entered service first, the F-35 Lightning II or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo entered service first in 1994, 17 years before the F-35 Lightning II which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-35 Lightning II or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,375 units compared to 137 units of the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo.