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S330 / S333 vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing

S330 / S333 vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing at a glance — top speed 194 vs 590 km/h, range 590 vs 2,010 km, max takeoff weight 1,157 vs 5,057 kg.

Schweizer S330 / S333 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 S330 / S333
Specifications
S330 / S333 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Schweizer AIDC
First flight 14 June 1988 23 November 1973
Year introduced 1992 1976
Number produced N/A 52 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 55.2 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 12.2 m
Height 3.4 m 3.7 m
Length 9.5 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 194 km/h 590 km/h
Operational range 590 km 2,010 km
Service ceiling 3,962 m 9,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,157 kg 5,057 kg
Empty weight 549 kg 2,608 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 1,082 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the S330 / S333 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is faster with a maximum speed of 590 km/h compared to the S330 / S333's 194 km/h, a difference of 396 km/h.
Which has longer range, the S330 / S333 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a longer range at 2,010 km compared to the S330 / S333's 590 km.
Which can fly higher, the S330 / S333 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher service ceiling at 9,800 meters (32,152 ft) compared to the S330 / S333's 3,962 meters (12,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the S330 / S333 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 S330 / S333's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the S330 / S333 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the S330 / S333's 9.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the S330 / S333 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing entered service first in 1976, 16 years before the S330 / S333 which entered service in 1992.