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T-CH-1 Chung Hsing vs T-7 Red Hawk

T-CH-1 Chung Hsing vs T-7 Red Hawk at a glance — top speed 590 vs 1,300 km/h, range 2,010 vs 1,830 km, max takeoff weight 5,057 vs 5,500 kg, built 52 vs 2 units.

AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Boeing T-7 Red Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-7 Red Hawk
Specifications
T-CH-1 Chung Hsing T-7 Red Hawk
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC Boeing
First flight 23 November 1973 20 December 2016
Year introduced 1976 2028
Number produced 52 units 2 units
Average unit price -- $22 million
Wing area 25.2 m² -- m²
Wingspan 12.2 m 10.0 m
Height 3.7 m 4.0 m
Length 10.3 m 15.2 m
Maximum speed 590 km/h 1300 km/h
Operational range 2,010 km 1,830 km
Service ceiling 9,800 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,057 kg 5,500 kg
Empty weight 2,608 kg 3,250 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,082 kW 1 x 8,029 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,300 km/h compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 590 km/h, a difference of 710 km/h.
Which has longer range, the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a longer range at 2,010 km compared to the T-7 Red Hawk's 1,830 km.
Which can fly higher, the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk 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-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 5,500 kg compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 5,057 kg.
Which is larger, the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-7 Red Hawk is longer at 15.2 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-7 Red Hawk?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing entered service first in 1976, 52 years before the T-7 Red Hawk which entered service in 2028.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing or T-7 Red Hawk?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has been produced in greater numbers with 52 units compared to 2 units of the T-7 Red Hawk.