Comparison of Alenia Aermacchi M-346 and Shenyang J-6

Attribute	Shenyang J-6 ×	Alenia Aermacchi M-346 ×
General
Manufacturer	Shenyang	Alenia Aermacchi
Model	Shenyang J-6	Alenia Aermacchi M-346
Country	China	Italy
Manufactured from (year)	1958	2009
Manufactured to (year)	1986	-
Type	Fighter Jets	Military Trainers
Icao	-	Y130
Performance
Engine	2x Wopen WP-6A afterburning turbojet	2x 2 × Honeywell F124-GA-200
Power, lbf (lbf)	8,267	6,300
Avionics	-	Grifo-M346 radar
Max cruise speed (km/h)	1,537	1,059
Travel range (km)	2,222	1,924
Fuel economy (km/l)	-	1.957
Service ceiling (m)	17,892	13,716
Rate of climb (m/sec)	177.8	127
Take off distance (m)	900	320
Landing distance (m)	890	470
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	8,832	9,000
Max payload (kg)	3,750	3,000
Fuel tank capacity (l)	3,880	2,002
Dimensions
Seats	1	2
Exterior length (m)	12.5	11.49
Tail height (m)	3.9	4.76
Fuselage diameter (m)	1.4	-
Wing span (m)	9.2	9.72
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets