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Aermacchi S-211 vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing

Aermacchi S-211 vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing at a glance — top speed 667 vs 590 km/h, range 1,668 vs 2,010 km, max takeoff weight 2,750 vs 5,057 kg, built 60 vs 52 units.

Aermacchi S-211 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi S-211
AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Specifications
Aermacchi S-211 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi AIDC
First flight 10 April 1981 23 November 1973
Year introduced 1984 1976
Number produced 60 units 52 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.6 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 12.2 m
Height 3.8 m 3.7 m
Length 9.3 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 667 km/h 590 km/h
Operational range 1,668 km 2,010 km
Service ceiling 12,200 m 9,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,750 kg 5,057 kg
Empty weight 1,850 kg 2,608 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,131 kgf 1 x 1,082 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Aermacchi S-211 is faster with a maximum speed of 667 km/h compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 590 km/h, a difference of 77 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a longer range at 2,010 km compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Aermacchi S-211 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 9,800 meters (32,152 ft).
Which is heavier, the Aermacchi S-211 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 Aermacchi S-211's 2,750 kg.
Which is larger, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the Aermacchi S-211's 9.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing entered service first in 1976, 8 years before the Aermacchi S-211 which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Aermacchi S-211 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The Aermacchi S-211 has been produced in greater numbers with 60 units compared to 52 units of the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing.