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Nanchang CJ-6 vs Yak-18 Max

Nanchang CJ-6 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Nanchang CJ-6
Yakovlev Yak-18 Max military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-18 Max
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Specifications
Nanchang CJ-6 Yak-18 Max
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang Yakovlev
First flight 27 August 1958 1 January 1946
Year introduced 1958 1946
Number produced 3000 units N/A
Average unit price $75K --
Wing area -- m² 17.8 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.6 m
Height 3.3 m 3.4 m
Length 8.5 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 300 km/h 300 km/h
Operational range 700 km 700 km
Service ceiling 6,250 m 5,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,400 kg 1,320 kg
Empty weight 1,095 kg 1,025 kg
Total thrust 1 x 213 kW 1 x 224 kW
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Overview

The Nanchang CJ-6 and the Yak-18 Max are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 300 km/h for the Nanchang CJ-6 vs 300 km/h for the Yak-18 Max. The Nanchang CJ-6 has an operational range of 700 km vs 700 km for the Yak-18 Max. The Nanchang CJ-6 operates at altitudes up to 6,250 m compared to 5,060 m for the Yak-18 Max.

The Yak-18 Max first flew 12 years before the Nanchang CJ-6 (1946 vs 1958).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max is faster with a maximum speed of 300 km/h compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 300 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max has a longer range at 700 km compared to the Nanchang CJ-6's 700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Yak-18 Max?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has a higher service ceiling at 6,250 meters (20,505 ft) compared to the Yak-18 Max's 5,060 meters (16,601 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Yak-18 Max?
The Nanchang CJ-6 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 1,400 kg compared to the Yak-18 Max's 1,320 kg.
Which is larger, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Yak-18 Max?
The Nanchang CJ-6 is longer at 8.5 meters compared to the Yak-18 Max's 8.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Nanchang CJ-6 or Yak-18 Max?
The Yak-18 Max entered service first in 1946, 12 years before the Nanchang CJ-6 which entered service in 1958.