F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs JF-17 Thunder
| Taiwanese multirole fighter, operational since the 1990s, combat proven during cross-strait tensions with China. | |
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| Origin country | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | AIDC |
| First flight | 28 May 1989 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 137 units |
| Average unit price | $30 million |
| Jointly developed by China and Pakistan, the combat aircraft has seen deployment in multiple military operations since 2007. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | CAC / PAC |
| First flight | 25 August 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | 144 units |
| Average unit price | $30 million |
| Wing area | 24.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2223 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,764 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,247 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,486 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,444 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 24.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1960 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 900 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,700 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,701 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,411 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,097 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of JF-17 Thunder by Shimin Gu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or JF-17 Thunder?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is faster with a maximum speed of 2,223 km/h compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 1,960 km/h, a difference of 263 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or JF-17 Thunder?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or JF-17 Thunder?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 16,700 meters (54,790 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or JF-17 Thunder?
The JF-17 Thunder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,701 kg compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 12,247 kg.
Which is larger, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or JF-17 Thunder?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 14.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or JF-17 Thunder?
The JF-17 Thunder is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or JF-17 Thunder?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo entered service first in 1994, 13 years before the JF-17 Thunder which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or JF-17 Thunder?
The JF-17 Thunder has been produced in greater numbers with 144 units compared to 137 units of the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo.