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Grob G-115 vs JL-9

Grob G-115 vs JL-9 at a glance — top speed 270 vs 1,100 km/h, range 1,150 vs 863 km, max takeoff weight 990 vs 9,800 kg, built 204 vs 13 units.

Grob G-115 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-115
Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
Specifications
Grob G-115 JL-9
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Guizhou
First flight 1 November 1985 13 December 2003
Year introduced 1999 2013
Number produced 204 units 13 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.2 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 8.3 m
Height 2.4 m 4.1 m
Length 7.5 m 14.6 m
Maximum speed 270 km/h 1100 km/h
Operational range 1,150 km 863 km
Service ceiling 3,048 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 990 kg 9,800 kg
Empty weight 690 kg 7,800 kg
Total thrust 1 x 134 kW 1 x 4,497 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-115 or JL-9?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the Grob G-115's 270 km/h, a difference of 830 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-115 or JL-9?
The Grob G-115 has a longer range at 1,150 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-115 or JL-9?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Grob G-115's 3,048 meters (10,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-115 or JL-9?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the Grob G-115's 990 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-115 or JL-9?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the Grob G-115's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-115 or JL-9?
The Grob G-115 entered service first in 1999, 14 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Grob G-115 or JL-9?
The Grob G-115 has been produced in greater numbers with 204 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.