A-37 Dragonfly vs JL-8
| Vietnam War-era American light attack aircraft, extensively deployed in close air support and counter-insurgency operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 1 October 1964 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 577 units |
| Average unit price | $0.2 million |
| Chinese jet trainer, developed in the late 20th century, regularly deployed for pilot training and light attack roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Hongdu |
| First flight | 21 November 1990 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 500 units |
| Average unit price | $10 million |
| Wing area | 17.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 8.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 816 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 740 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,730 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 6,350 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,817 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,293 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 17.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 800 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,250 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,330 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,687 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,633 kgf â—‰ |