F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs Tejas
| 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 |
| Indian multirole light fighter, developed in the late 20th century, used primarily by the Indian Air Force and Navy. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | HAL |
| First flight | 4 January 2001 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 38 units |
| Average unit price | $26 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 | 38.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2220 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 739 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,560 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 8,600 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Tejas?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is faster with a maximum speed of 2,223 km/h compared to the Tejas's 2,220 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Tejas?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the Tejas's 739 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Tejas?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the Tejas's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Tejas?
The Tejas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,500 kg compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 12,247 kg.
Which is larger, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Tejas?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the Tejas's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Tejas?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the Tejas at $26 million.
Which entered service first, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Tejas?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo entered service first in 1994, 21 years before the Tejas which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Tejas?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has been produced in greater numbers with 137 units compared to 38 units of the Tejas.