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Nanchang CJ-6


Basic Flight Trainer [ 1960 ]



Since introduction in 1960, the Chinese-originated Nanchang CJ-6 basic trainer has gone on to see production surpass 2,000 units.



Authored By: Staff Writer | Last Edited: 04/27/2020 | Content ©www.MilitaryFactory.com

Specifications



Service Year
1960

Origin
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China

Status
ACTIVE
In Active Service.
Crew
2

Production
2,005
UNITS


Nanchang Aircraft Factory (Hongdu) - China
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Training (General)
Developed ability to be used as a dedicated trainer for student pilots (typically under the supervision of an instructor).


Length
27.7 ft
(8.45 m)
Width/Span
33.6 ft
(10.25 m)
Height
10.8 ft
(3.30 m)
Empty Wgt
2,425 lb
(1,100 kg)
MTOW
3,086 lb
(1,400 kg)
Wgt Diff
+661 lb
(+300 kg)
(Showcased structural values pertain to the Nanchang CJ-6A production variant)
Installed: 1 x Zhouzhou Housai (SMPMC) HS-6A air-cooled radial piston engine developing 285 horsepower and driving a two-bladed propeller unit at the nose.
Max Speed
230 mph
(370 kph | 200 kts)
Ceiling
21,325 ft
(6,500 m | 4 mi)
Range
435 mi
(700 km | 1,296 nm)


♦ MACH Regime (Sonic)
Sub
Trans
Super
Hyper
HiHyper
ReEntry
RANGES (MPH) Subsonic: <614mph | Transonic: 614-921 | Supersonic: 921-3836 | Hypersonic: 3836-7673 | Hi-Hypersonic: 7673-19180 | Reentry: >19030


(Showcased performance specifications pertain to the Nanchang CJ-6A production variant. Performance specifications showcased above are subject to environmental factors as well as aircraft configuration. Estimates are made when Real Data not available. Compare this aircraft entry against any other in our database or View aircraft by powerplant type)
None.


Supported Types




(Not all ordnance types may be represented in the showcase above)
CJ-6 - Base Series Designation; two-seat version; powered by Zhuzhou housai HS-6 radial engine of 260 horsepower.
CJ-6A - Improved CJ-6 model with Zhuzhou Housai HS-6A radial engine of 285 horsepower.
CJ-6B - Limited production, twin-seat version for border security role; fitted with Zhuzhou Housai HS-6D radial engine of 300 horsepower.
BT-6 - Export CJ-6/CJ-6A models.
PT-6A - Export CJ-6A model.
Haiyan-A (Haiyan-Petrel) - Prototype of 1985.
Haiyan-B - Agricultural industry model.
Haiyan-C - General Aviation (GA) market model.


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