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Frequently Asked Questions
- How old is this aircraft?
- Manufacture date: 1988
- What engine does it use?
- Housai HS6A - 285 HP 9 Cylinder Radial
- How fast does it fly?
- Cruise: 140 knots (160 mph)
Max Speed: 200 knots (230 mph)
- How much fuel does it use?
- Fuel Burn: 14 gallons / hour
- What kind of fuel does it use?
- Aviation Fuel (100LL) or Automotive Fuel (80+ Octane)
- How far can it fly on one tank of gas?
- Range: 390 nm (450 miles)
- How much does it weigh?
- Empty: 2200 lbs
Max Gross: 3086 lbs
- How high can it fly?
- Ceiling: 17,000 ft
- How strong is it?
- G Rating: +6/-3
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- Can it do aerobatics?
- Yes, including Loops, Aileron Rolls, Barrel Rolls, Cuban 8s, Split S, Immelmans and Spins
- Can it fly upside down?
- Only for about 8 seconds. It doesn't have an inverted fuel and oil system.
- What was it used for?
- The Nanch ang CJ- 6 is an aircraft designed and built in China for use by the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) as a basic trainer.
- How much flight time did you have when you bought it?
- 130 hours