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JL-10 vs Kawasaki T-4

JL-10 vs Kawasaki T-4 at a glance — top speed 1,715 vs 1,038 km/h, range 2,600 vs 1,668 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 7,500 kg, built 20 vs 200 units.

AVIC JL-10 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-10
Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Specifications
JL-10 Kawasaki T-4
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AVIC Kawasaki
First flight 26 March 2006 29 July 1985
Year introduced 2013 1988
Number produced 20 units 200 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area -- m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.9 m
Height 4.8 m 4.6 m
Length 12.6 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 1715 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 1,668 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 4,500 kg 3,790 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,201 kgf 2 x 1,597 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-10 or Kawasaki T-4?
The JL-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,715 km/h compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 1,038 km/h, a difference of 677 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-10 or Kawasaki T-4?
The JL-10 has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-10 or Kawasaki T-4?
The JL-10 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-10 or Kawasaki T-4?
The JL-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-10 or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the JL-10's 12.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-10 or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 entered service first in 1988, 25 years before the JL-10 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-10 or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 20 units of the JL-10.