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Hürkus vs JL-9

Hürkus vs JL-9 at a glance — top speed 574 vs 1,100 km/h, range 1,478 vs 863 km, built 18 vs 13 units.

TAI Hürkus military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Hürkus
Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
Specifications
Hürkus JL-9
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer TAI Guizhou
First flight 29 August 2013 13 December 2003
Year introduced 2016 2013
Number produced 18 units 13 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area -- m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 8.3 m
Height 3.7 m 4.1 m
Length 11.2 m 14.6 m
Maximum speed 574 km/h 1100 km/h
Operational range 1,478 km 863 km
Service ceiling 10,577 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 9,800 kg
Empty weight 2,976 kg 7,800 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 4,497 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hürkus or JL-9?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the Hürkus's 574 km/h, a difference of 526 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hürkus or JL-9?
The Hürkus has a longer range at 1,478 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hürkus or JL-9?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Hürkus's 10,577 meters (34,701 ft).
Which is larger, the Hürkus or JL-9?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the Hürkus's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hürkus or JL-9?
The JL-9 entered service first in 2013, 3 years before the Hürkus which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hürkus or JL-9?
The Hürkus has been produced in greater numbers with 18 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.