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F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs Su-25 Frogfoot

AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo
Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-25 Frogfoot
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Specifications
F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo Su-25 Frogfoot
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC Sukhoi
First flight 28 May 1989 22 February 1975
Year introduced 1994 1981
Number produced 137 units 1000 units
Average unit price $30 million $11 million
Wing area 24.2 m² 30.1 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 14.4 m
Height 4.4 m 4.8 m
Length 14.2 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 2223 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 16,764 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,247 kg 17,600 kg
Empty weight 6,486 kg 9,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,444 kgf 2 x 4,505 kgf
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo and the Su-25 Frogfoot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by AIDC and Sukhoi respectively.

The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo reaches 2,223 km/h — 2.3:1 the Su-25 Frogfoot's 970 km/h. The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 1,000 km for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo operates at altitudes up to 16,764 m compared to 7,000 m for the Su-25 Frogfoot.

The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has been produced in 137 units vs 1,000 for the Su-25 Frogfoot. Unit cost is $30M for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs $11M for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The Su-25 Frogfoot first flew 14 years before the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo (1975 vs 1989).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is faster with a maximum speed of 2,223 km/h compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 970 km/h, a difference of 1,253 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,600 kg compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 12,247 kg.
Which is larger, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 14.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot at $11 million.
Which entered service first, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot entered service first in 1981, 13 years before the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 137 units of the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo.