Alphajet vs JL-8
| French-German trainer jet, known for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) pilot training, used particularly from late 1970s onward. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault-Bréguet/Dornier |
| First flight | 26 October 1973 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 480 units |
| Average unit price | $8 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 | 17.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,095 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 14,630 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,515 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,700 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—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Alphajet or JL-8?
The Alphajet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,000 km/h compared to the JL-8's 800 km/h, a difference of 200 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alphajet or JL-8?
The JL-8 has a longer range at 2,250 km compared to the Alphajet's 1,095 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alphajet or JL-8?
The Alphajet has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the JL-8's 13,600 meters (44,619 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alphajet or JL-8?
The Alphajet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the JL-8's 4,330 kg.
Which is larger, the Alphajet or JL-8?
The Alphajet is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the JL-8's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alphajet or JL-8?
The JL-8 is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the Alphajet at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Alphajet or JL-8?
The Alphajet entered service first in 1978, 16 years before the JL-8 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alphajet or JL-8?
The JL-8 has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 480 units of the Alphajet.