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I-22 Iryda vs JL-9

I-22 Iryda vs JL-9 at a glance — top speed 940 vs 1,100 km/h, range 1,200 vs 863 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 9,800 kg, built 17 vs 13 units.

PZL Mielec I-22 Iryda military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 I-22 Iryda
Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
Specifications
I-22 Iryda JL-9
Origin country 🇵🇱 Poland 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer PZL Mielec Guizhou
First flight 3 March 1985 13 December 2003
Year introduced 1992 2013
Number produced 17 units 13 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 19.9 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 8.3 m
Height 4.3 m 4.1 m
Length 13.2 m 14.6 m
Maximum speed 940 km/h 1100 km/h
Operational range 1,200 km 863 km
Service ceiling 13,700 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 9,800 kg
Empty weight 4,600 kg 7,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,499 kgf 1 x 4,497 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the I-22 Iryda or JL-9?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the I-22 Iryda's 940 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the I-22 Iryda or JL-9?
The I-22 Iryda has a longer range at 1,200 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the I-22 Iryda or JL-9?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the I-22 Iryda's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the I-22 Iryda or JL-9?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the I-22 Iryda's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the I-22 Iryda or JL-9?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the I-22 Iryda's 13.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the I-22 Iryda or JL-9?
The I-22 Iryda entered service first in 1992, 21 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the I-22 Iryda or JL-9?
The I-22 Iryda has been produced in greater numbers with 17 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.