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Hawker 400 vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing

Hawker 400 vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing at a glance — top speed 860 vs 590 km/h, range 4,000 vs 2,010 km, max takeoff weight 7,303 vs 5,057 kg, built 951 vs 52 units.

Beechcraft Hawker 400 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 400
AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Specifications
Hawker 400 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft AIDC
First flight 29 August 1978 23 November 1973
Year introduced 1978 1976
Number produced 951 units 52 units
Average unit price $7.4 million --
Wing area 22.4 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 13.3 m 12.2 m
Height 4.2 m 3.7 m
Length 14.8 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 860 km/h 590 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 2,010 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 9,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,303 kg 5,057 kg
Empty weight 4,559 kg 2,608 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,315 kgf 1 x 1,082 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawker 400 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Hawker 400 is faster with a maximum speed of 860 km/h compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 590 km/h, a difference of 270 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawker 400 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Hawker 400 has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 2,010 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawker 400 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Hawker 400 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 9,800 meters (32,152 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawker 400 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Hawker 400 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,303 kg compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 5,057 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawker 400 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Hawker 400 is longer at 14.8 meters compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawker 400 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing entered service first in 1976, 2 years before the Hawker 400 which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawker 400 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Hawker 400 has been produced in greater numbers with 951 units compared to 52 units of the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing.