JF-17 Thunder vs JL-8
JF-17 Thunder vs JL-8 at a glance — top speed 1,960 vs 800 km/h, range 900 vs 2,250 km, max takeoff weight 12,701 vs 4,330 kg, built 144 vs 500 units.
Specifications
|
JF-17 Thunder |
JL-8 |
| Origin country |
🇨🇳 China🇵🇰 Pakistan |
🇨🇳 China🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
CAC/PAC |
Hongdu |
| First flight |
25 August 2003 |
21 November 1990 |
| Year introduced |
2007 |
1994 |
| Number produced |
144 units |
500 units |
| Average unit price |
$25 million |
$4.5 million |
| Wing area |
24.4 m² |
17.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
9.0 m |
9.6 m |
| Height |
4.8 m |
4.2 m |
| Length |
14.0 m |
11.6 m |
| Maximum speed |
1960 km/h |
800 km/h |
| Operational range |
900 km |
2,250 km |
| Service ceiling |
16,700 m |
13,600 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
12,701 kg |
4,330 kg |
| Empty weight |
6,411 kg |
2,687 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 8,606 kgf
|
1 x 1,633 kgf
|
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Which is faster, the JF-17 Thunder or JL-8?
The JF-17 Thunder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,960 km/h compared to the JL-8's 800 km/h, a difference of 1,160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JF-17 Thunder or JL-8?
The JL-8 has a longer range at 2,250 km compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the JF-17 Thunder or JL-8?
The JF-17 Thunder has a higher service ceiling at 16,700 meters (54,790 ft) compared to the JL-8's 13,600 meters (44,619 ft).
Which is heavier, the JF-17 Thunder or JL-8?
The JF-17 Thunder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,701 kg compared to the JL-8's 4,330 kg.
Which is larger, the JF-17 Thunder or JL-8?
The JF-17 Thunder is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the JL-8's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JF-17 Thunder or JL-8?
The JF-17 Thunder is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the JL-8 at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the JF-17 Thunder or JL-8?
The JL-8 entered service first in 1994, 13 years before the JF-17 Thunder which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JF-17 Thunder or JL-8?
The JL-8 has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 144 units of the JF-17 Thunder.
