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F-5E Tiger II vs F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo

F-5E Tiger II vs F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo at a glance — top speed 1,700 vs 2,223 km/h, range 3,723 vs 1,100 km, max takeoff weight 11,187 vs 12,247 kg, built 1,399 vs 137 units.

Northrop F-5E Tiger II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-5E Tiger II
AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo
Specifications
F-5E Tiger II F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop AIDC
First flight 11 August 1972 28 May 1989
Year introduced 1976 1994
Number produced 1399 units 137 units
Average unit price $2.1 million $23 million
Wing area 17.3 m² 24.2 m²
Wingspan 8.1 m 9.0 m
Height 4.1 m 4.4 m
Length 14.5 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 2223 km/h
Operational range 3,723 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 15,789 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,187 kg 12,247 kg
Empty weight 4,349 kg 6,486 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,176 kgf 2 x 5,444 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-5E Tiger 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-5E Tiger II's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 523 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-5E Tiger II or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-5E Tiger II has a longer range at 3,723 km compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-5E Tiger 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-5E Tiger II's 15,789 meters (51,801 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-5E Tiger II or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,247 kg compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 11,187 kg.
Which is larger, the F-5E Tiger II or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-5E Tiger II is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 14.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-5E Tiger II or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is more expensive at approximately $23 million per unit compared to the F-5E Tiger II at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the F-5E Tiger II or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-5E Tiger II entered service first in 1976, 18 years before the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-5E Tiger II or F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo?
The F-5E Tiger II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,399 units compared to 137 units of the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo.