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F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs JF-17 Thunder

AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo
CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳🇵🇰 JF-17 Thunder
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Specifications
F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo JF-17 Thunder
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇳 China🇵🇰 Pakistan
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC CAC/PAC
First flight 28 May 1989 25 August 2003
Year introduced 1994 2007
Number produced 137 units 144 units
Average unit price $30 million $30 million
Wing area 24.2 m² 24.4 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 9.0 m
Height 4.4 m 4.8 m
Length 14.2 m 14.0 m
Maximum speed 2223 km/h 1960 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 900 km
Service ceiling 16,764 m 16,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,247 kg 12,701 kg
Empty weight 6,486 kg 6,411 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,444 kgf 1 x 8,606 kgf
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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.