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F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs Tejas

AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo
HAL Tejas combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Tejas
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Specifications
F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo Tejas
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇮🇳 India
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC HAL
First flight 28 May 1989 4 January 2001
Year introduced 1994 2015
Number produced 137 units 38 units
Average unit price $30 million $26 million
Wing area 24.2 m² 38.4 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 8.2 m
Height 4.4 m 4.4 m
Length 14.2 m 13.2 m
Maximum speed 2223 km/h 2220 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 16,764 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,247 kg 13,500 kg
Empty weight 6,486 kg 6,560 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,444 kgf 1 x 8,600 kgf
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Overview

The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo and the Tejas are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by AIDC and HAL respectively.

Top speed is 2,223 km/h for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs 2,220 km/h for the Tejas. The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 3,000 km for the Tejas. The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo operates at altitudes up to 16,764 m compared to 16,000 m for the Tejas.

The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has been produced in 137 units vs 38 for the Tejas. Unit cost is $30M for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs $26M for the Tejas. The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo first flew 12 years before the Tejas (1989 vs 2001).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Tejas?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is faster with a maximum speed of 2,223 km/h compared to the Tejas's 2,220 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Tejas?
The Tejas has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Tejas?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the Tejas's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Tejas?
The Tejas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,500 kg compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 12,247 kg.
Which is larger, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Tejas?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the Tejas's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Tejas?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the Tejas at $26 million.
Which entered service first, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Tejas?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo entered service first in 1994, 21 years before the Tejas which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or Tejas?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has been produced in greater numbers with 137 units compared to 38 units of the Tejas.