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EMB 312 Tucano vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing

EMB 312 Tucano vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing at a glance — top speed 448 vs 590 km/h, range 1,916 vs 2,010 km, max takeoff weight 3,175 vs 5,057 kg, built 624 vs 52 units.

Embraer EMB 312 Tucano military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 312 Tucano
AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Specifications
EMB 312 Tucano T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer AIDC
First flight 16 August 1980 23 November 1973
Year introduced 1983 1976
Number produced 624 units 52 units
Average unit price $1.7 million --
Wing area 19.4 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 12.2 m
Height 3.4 m 3.7 m
Length 9.9 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 448 km/h 590 km/h
Operational range 1,916 km 2,010 km
Service ceiling 9,145 m 9,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,175 kg 5,057 kg
Empty weight 1,870 kg 2,608 kg
Total thrust 1 x 559 kW 1 x 1,082 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB 312 Tucano 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 EMB 312 Tucano's 448 km/h, a difference of 142 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a longer range at 2,010 km compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 1,916 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 312 Tucano 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 EMB 312 Tucano's 9,145 meters (30,003 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 312 Tucano 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 EMB 312 Tucano's 3,175 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 9.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing entered service first in 1976, 7 years before the EMB 312 Tucano which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 312 Tucano or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in greater numbers with 624 units compared to 52 units of the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing.