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IAR-823 vs JL-9

IAR-823 vs JL-9 at a glance — top speed 310 vs 1,100 km/h, range 1,800 vs 863 km, max takeoff weight 1,500 vs 9,800 kg, built 80 vs 13 units.

IAR-823 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇴 IAR-823
Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
Specifications
IAR-823 JL-9
Origin country 🇷🇴 Romania 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer IAR Guizhou
First flight 10 June 1973 13 December 2003
Year introduced 1974 2013
Number produced 80 units 13 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 15.0 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 8.3 m
Height 2.5 m 4.1 m
Length 8.2 m 14.6 m
Maximum speed 310 km/h 1100 km/h
Operational range 1,800 km 863 km
Service ceiling 5,600 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,500 kg 9,800 kg
Empty weight 900 kg 7,800 kg
Total thrust 1 x 216 kW 1 x 4,497 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the IAR-823 or JL-9?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the IAR-823's 310 km/h, a difference of 790 km/h.
Which has longer range, the IAR-823 or JL-9?
The IAR-823 has a longer range at 1,800 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the IAR-823 or JL-9?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the IAR-823's 5,600 meters (18,372 ft).
Which is heavier, the IAR-823 or JL-9?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the IAR-823's 1,500 kg.
Which is larger, the IAR-823 or JL-9?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the IAR-823's 8.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the IAR-823 or JL-9?
The IAR-823 entered service first in 1974, 39 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAR-823 or JL-9?
The IAR-823 has been produced in greater numbers with 80 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.