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T-CH-1 Chung Hsing vs T-38 Talon

T-CH-1 Chung Hsing vs T-38 Talon at a glance — top speed 590 vs 1,381 km/h, range 2,010 vs 1,835 km, max takeoff weight 5,057 vs 5,670 kg, built 52 vs 1,189 units.

AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
Specifications
T-CH-1 Chung Hsing T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC Northrop
First flight 23 November 1973 10 March 1959
Year introduced 1976 1961
Number produced 52 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 25.2 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 12.2 m 7.7 m
Height 3.7 m 3.9 m
Length 10.3 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 590 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 2,010 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 9,800 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,057 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 2,608 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,082 kW 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 590 km/h, a difference of 791 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing or T-38 Talon?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a longer range at 2,010 km compared to the T-38 Talon's 1,835 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon 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 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,670 kg compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 5,057 kg.
Which is larger, the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 15 years before the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 52 units of the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing.