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Gulfstream G550 vs JL-9

Gulfstream G550 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
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Specifications
Gulfstream G550 JL-9
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Gulfstream Guizhou
First flight 1 January 2003 13 December 2003
Year introduced 2004 2013
Number produced 600 units 13 units
Average unit price $62 million --
Wing area 106.0 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 28.5 m 8.3 m
Height 7.7 m 4.1 m
Length 29.4 m 14.6 m
Maximum speed 941 km/h 1100 km/h
Operational range 12,500 km 863 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 41,050 kg 9,800 kg
Empty weight 20,956 kg 7,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,345 kgf 1 x 4,497 kgf
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Overview

The Gulfstream G550 and the JL-9 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Gulfstream and Guizhou respectively.

Top speed is 941 km/h for the Gulfstream G550 vs 1,100 km/h for the JL-9. The Gulfstream G550 has an operational range of 12,500 km vs 863 km for the JL-9. The JL-9 operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 15,545 m for the Gulfstream G550. At 41,050 kg MTOW, the Gulfstream G550 is 4.2x the JL-9's 9,800 kg.

The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in 600 units vs 13 for the JL-9.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Gulfstream G550 or JL-9?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the Gulfstream G550's 941 km/h, a difference of 159 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Gulfstream G550 or JL-9?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the Gulfstream G550 or JL-9?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Gulfstream G550's 15,545 meters (51,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Gulfstream G550 or JL-9?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the JL-9's 9,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Gulfstream G550 or JL-9?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the JL-9's 14.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Gulfstream G550 or JL-9?
The Gulfstream G550 entered service first in 2004, 9 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Gulfstream G550 or JL-9?
The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.