F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs JF-17 Thunder

Taiwanese multirole fighter, operational since the 1990s, combat proven during cross-strait tensions with China.
Picture of F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC
First flight 28 May 1989
Year of introduction 1994
Number produced 137 units
Average unit price $30 million
Jointly developed by China and Pakistan, the combat aircraft has seen deployment in multiple military operations since 2007.
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer CAC / PAC
First flight 25 August 2003
Year of introduction 2007
Number produced 144 units
Average unit price $30 million
Wing area 24.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.0 m â—‰
Height 4.4 m â—‰
Length 14.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2223 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 16,764 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 12,247 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,486 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,722 kgf â—‰
Wing area 24.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.0 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 14.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2205 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,352 km
Service ceiling 16,700 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 12,701 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,411 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 5,097 kgf â—‰

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