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F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs Kowsar

F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs Kowsar at a glance — top speed 2,223 vs 1,700 km/h, range 1,100 vs 2,900 km, max takeoff weight 12,247 vs 9,312 kg, built 137 vs 7 units.

AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo combat aircraft side profile drawing
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HESA Kowsar combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo Kowsar
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC HESA
First flight 28 May 1989 1 August 2018
Year introduced 1994 2018
Number produced 137 units 7 units
Average unit price $23 million --
Wing area 24.2 m² 17.3 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 8.1 m
Height 4.4 m 4.1 m
Length 14.2 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 2223 km/h 1700 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 2,900 km
Service ceiling 16,764 m 15,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,247 kg 9,312 kg
Empty weight 6,486 kg 4,349 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,444 kgf 2 x 22 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Kowsar?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is faster with a maximum speed of 2,223 km/h compared to the Kowsar's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 523 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Kowsar?
The Kowsar has a longer range at 2,900 km compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Kowsar?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the Kowsar's 15,800 meters (51,837 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Kowsar?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,247 kg compared to the Kowsar's 9,312 kg.
Which is larger, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Kowsar?
The Kowsar is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 14.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Kowsar?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo entered service first in 1994, 24 years before the Kowsar which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Kowsar?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has been produced in greater numbers with 137 units compared to 7 units of the Kowsar.