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Saeqeh vs JL-8

Saeqeh vs JL-8 at a glance — range 3,000 vs 2,250 km, built 6 vs 500 units.

Hongdu JL-8 combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Saeqeh JL-8
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇨🇳 China🇵🇰 Pakistan
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer HESA Hongdu
First flight 1 July 2004 21 November 1990
Year introduced 2007 1994
Number produced 6 units 500 units
Average unit price -- $4.5 million
Wing area -- m² 17.0 m²
Wingspan -- m 9.6 m
Height -- m 4.2 m
Length -- m 11.6 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 800 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 2,250 km
Service ceiling -- m 13,600 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 4,330 kg
Empty weight -- kg 2,687 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 1,633 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Saeqeh or JL-8?
The JL-8 is faster with a maximum speed of 800 km/h compared to the Saeqeh's 0 km/h, a difference of 800 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Saeqeh or JL-8?
The Saeqeh has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the JL-8's 2,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the Saeqeh or JL-8?
The JL-8 has a higher service ceiling at 13,600 meters (44,619 ft) compared to the Saeqeh's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Saeqeh or JL-8?
The JL-8 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 4,330 kg compared to the Saeqeh's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Saeqeh or JL-8?
The JL-8 is longer at 11.6 meters compared to the Saeqeh's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Saeqeh or JL-8?
The JL-8 entered service first in 1994, 13 years before the Saeqeh which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Saeqeh or JL-8?
The JL-8 has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 6 units of the Saeqeh.