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HTT-40 vs JL-9

HTT-40 vs JL-9 at a glance — top speed 450 vs 1,100 km/h, range 1,000 vs 863 km, max takeoff weight 2,800 vs 9,800 kg, built 2 vs 13 units.

HAL HTT-40 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HTT-40
Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
Specifications
HTT-40 JL-9
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Guizhou
First flight 1 June 2016 13 December 2003
Year introduced 2026 2013
Number produced 2 units 13 units
Average unit price $12.1 million --
Wing area -- m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 11.0 m 8.3 m
Height -- m 4.1 m
Length -- m 14.6 m
Maximum speed 450 km/h 1100 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 863 km
Service ceiling 6,000 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,800 kg 9,800 kg
Empty weight 2,000 kg 7,800 kg
Total thrust 1 x 708 kW 1 x 4,497 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HTT-40 or JL-9?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the HTT-40's 450 km/h, a difference of 650 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HTT-40 or JL-9?
The HTT-40 has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the HTT-40 or JL-9?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the HTT-40's 6,000 meters (19,685 ft).
Which is heavier, the HTT-40 or JL-9?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the HTT-40's 2,800 kg.
Which entered service first, the HTT-40 or JL-9?
The JL-9 entered service first in 2013, 13 years before the HTT-40 which entered service in 2026.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HTT-40 or JL-9?
The JL-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 13 units compared to 2 units of the HTT-40.