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J-15 Flying Shark vs JL-8

Shenyang J-15 Flying Shark combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-15 Flying Shark
Hongdu JL-8 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳🇵🇰 JL-8
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Specifications
J-15 Flying Shark JL-8
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China🇵🇰 Pakistan
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Hongdu
First flight 1 August 2009 21 November 1990
Year introduced 2013 1994
Number produced 76 units 500 units
Average unit price -- $10 million
Wing area 67.8 m² 17.0 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m 9.6 m
Height 5.9 m 4.2 m
Length 22.3 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 2300 km/h 800 km/h
Operational range 3,500 km 2,250 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 13,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg 4,330 kg
Empty weight 17,500 kg 2,687 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,500 kgf 1 x 1,633 kgf
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Overview

The J-15 Flying Shark and the JL-8 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and Hongdu respectively.

The J-15 Flying Shark reaches 2,300 km/h — 2.9x the JL-8's 800 km/h. The J-15 Flying Shark has an operational range of 3,500 km vs 2,250 km for the JL-8. The J-15 Flying Shark operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 13,600 m for the JL-8. At 33,000 kg MTOW, the J-15 Flying Shark is 7.6x the JL-8's 4,330 kg.

The J-15 Flying Shark has been produced in 76 units vs 500 for the JL-8. The JL-8 first flew 19 years before the J-15 Flying Shark (1990 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-15 Flying Shark or JL-8?
The J-15 Flying Shark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,300 km/h compared to the JL-8's 800 km/h, a difference of 1,500 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-15 Flying Shark or JL-8?
The J-15 Flying Shark has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the JL-8's 2,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-15 Flying Shark or JL-8?
The J-15 Flying Shark has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the JL-8's 13,600 meters (44,619 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-15 Flying Shark or JL-8?
The J-15 Flying Shark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the JL-8's 4,330 kg.
Which is larger, the J-15 Flying Shark or JL-8?
The J-15 Flying Shark is longer at 22.3 meters compared to the JL-8's 11.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-15 Flying Shark or JL-8?
The JL-8 entered service first in 1994, 19 years before the J-15 Flying Shark which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-15 Flying Shark or JL-8?
The JL-8 has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 76 units of the J-15 Flying Shark.