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Jet Provost vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing

Jet Provost vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing at a glance — top speed 707 vs 590 km/h, range 1,445 vs 2,010 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 5,057 kg.

BAC Jet Provost military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jet Provost
Specifications
Jet Provost T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer BAC AIDC
First flight 26 June 1954 23 November 1973
Year introduced 1955 1976
Number produced N/A 52 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 10.8 m 12.2 m
Height 3.1 m 3.7 m
Length 10.4 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 707 km/h 590 km/h
Operational range 1,445 km 2,010 km
Service ceiling 11,200 m 9,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 5,057 kg
Empty weight 2,217 kg 2,608 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,134 kgf 1 x 1,082 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jet Provost or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Jet Provost is faster with a maximum speed of 707 km/h compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 590 km/h, a difference of 117 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jet Provost or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a longer range at 2,010 km compared to the Jet Provost's 1,445 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jet Provost or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Jet Provost has a higher service ceiling at 11,200 meters (36,745 ft) compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 9,800 meters (32,152 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jet Provost or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,057 kg compared to the Jet Provost's 4,173 kg.
Which is larger, the Jet Provost or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Jet Provost is longer at 10.4 meters compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Jet Provost or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Jet Provost entered service first in 1955, 21 years before the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing which entered service in 1976.