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T-CH-1 Chung Hsing vs T-6 Texan II

T-CH-1 Chung Hsing vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 590 vs 585 km/h, range 2,010 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 5,057 vs 2,858 kg, built 52 vs 850 units.

AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
T-CH-1 Chung Hsing T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC Beechcraft
First flight 23 November 1973 23 December 1992
Year introduced 1976 2001
Number produced 52 units 850 units
Average unit price -- $4.3 million
Wing area 25.2 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 12.2 m 10.2 m
Height 3.7 m 3.3 m
Length 10.3 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 590 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 2,010 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 9,800 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,057 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 2,608 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,082 kW 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing or T-6 Texan II?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is faster with a maximum speed of 590 km/h compared to the T-6 Texan II's 585 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing or T-6 Texan II?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a longer range at 2,010 km compared to the T-6 Texan II's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing or T-6 Texan II?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher service ceiling at 9,800 meters (32,152 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing or T-6 Texan II?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,057 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing or T-6 Texan II?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing is longer at 10.3 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing or T-6 Texan II?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing entered service first in 1976, 25 years before the T-6 Texan II which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 52 units of the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing.