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Grob G-120 vs JL-9

Grob G-120 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Grob G-120
Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
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Specifications
Grob G-120 JL-9
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Grob Guizhou
First flight 1 January 1999 13 December 2003
Year introduced 1999 2013
Number produced 215 units 13 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 13.3 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 8.3 m
Height 2.7 m 4.1 m
Length 8.1 m 14.6 m
Maximum speed 435 km/h 1100 km/h
Operational range 1,540 km 863 km
Service ceiling 5,486 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,490 kg 9,800 kg
Empty weight 1,080 kg 7,800 kg
Total thrust 1 x 194 kW 1 x 4,497 kgf
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Overview

The Grob G-120 and the JL-9 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Grob and Guizhou respectively.

The JL-9 reaches 1,100 km/h — 2.5x the Grob G-120's 435 km/h. The Grob G-120 has an operational range of 1,540 km vs 863 km for the JL-9. The JL-9 operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 5,486 m for the Grob G-120. At 9,800 kg MTOW, the JL-9 is 6.6x the Grob G-120's 1,490 kg.

The Grob G-120 has been produced in 215 units vs 13 for the JL-9. The Grob G-120 first flew 4 years before the JL-9 (1999 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Grob G-120 or JL-9?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the Grob G-120's 435 km/h, a difference of 665 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Grob G-120 or JL-9?
The Grob G-120 has a longer range at 1,540 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the Grob G-120 or JL-9?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Grob G-120's 5,486 meters (17,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Grob G-120 or JL-9?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the Grob G-120's 1,490 kg.
Which is larger, the Grob G-120 or JL-9?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the Grob G-120's 8.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Grob G-120 or JL-9?
The Grob G-120 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-120 or JL-9?
The Grob G-120 has been produced in greater numbers with 215 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.