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Kawasaki T-4 vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing

Kawasaki T-4 vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing at a glance — top speed 1,038 vs 590 km/h, range 1,668 vs 2,010 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 5,057 kg, built 200 vs 52 units.

Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Specifications
Kawasaki T-4 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki AIDC
First flight 29 July 1985 23 November 1973
Year introduced 1988 1976
Number produced 200 units 52 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 21.0 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 9.9 m 12.2 m
Height 4.6 m 3.7 m
Length 13.0 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 1038 km/h 590 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 2,010 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 9,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 5,057 kg
Empty weight 3,790 kg 2,608 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,597 kgf 1 x 1,082 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 590 km/h, a difference of 448 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a longer range at 2,010 km compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 9,800 meters (32,152 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 5,057 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing entered service first in 1976, 12 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki T-4 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Kawasaki T-4 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 52 units of the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing.