JL-10 vs JL-9

Chinese advanced trainer jet, operational since 2017, employed significantly by the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AVIC
First flight 26 March 2006
Year introduced 2013
Number produced 20 units
Average unit price $15 million
Chinese advanced trainer jet, operational since the 2000s, extensively used for fighter-bomber training by the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
Picture of JL-9
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou
First flight 13 December 2003
Year introduced 2013
Number produced 13 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 9.5 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 12.6 m â—‰
Operational range 2,600 km â—‰
Service ceiling 16,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 4,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,500 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of AVIC JL-10
Wing area 24.9 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m â—‰
Height 4.1 m â—‰
Length 14.6 m â—‰
Operational range 863 km â—‰
Service ceiling 16,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,800 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Guizhou JL-9

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of JL-9 by Alert5.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which has longer range, the JL-10 or JL-9?
The JL-10 has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-10 or JL-9?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the JL-10's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-10 or JL-9?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the JL-10's 9,500 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-10 or JL-9?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the JL-10's 12.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-10 or JL-9?
The JL-9 entered service first in 2013, 0 years before the JL-10 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-10 or JL-9?
The JL-10 has been produced in greater numbers with 20 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.