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JL-10 vs KT-100

JL-10 vs KT-100 at a glance — top speed 1,715 vs 389 km/h, range 2,600 vs 1,900 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 1,633 kg, built 20 vs 23 units.

AVIC JL-10 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-10
KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
Specifications
JL-10 KT-100
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AVIC KAI
First flight 26 March 2006 20 July 2011
Year introduced 2013 2015
Number produced 20 units 23 units
Average unit price $15 million $570K
Wingspan 9.5 m 11.3 m
Height 4.8 m 2.7 m
Length 12.6 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 1715 km/h 389 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 1,900 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 5,304 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 1,633 kg
Empty weight 4,500 kg 1,089 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,201 kgf 1 x 235 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-10 or KT-100?
The JL-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,715 km/h compared to the KT-100's 389 km/h, a difference of 1,326 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-10 or KT-100?
The JL-10 has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the KT-100's 1,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-10 or KT-100?
The JL-10 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the KT-100's 5,304 meters (17,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-10 or KT-100?
The JL-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the KT-100's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-10 or KT-100?
The JL-10 is longer at 12.6 meters compared to the KT-100's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JL-10 or KT-100?
The JL-10 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the KT-100 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the JL-10 or KT-100?
The JL-10 entered service first in 2013, 2 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-10 or KT-100?
The KT-100 has been produced in greater numbers with 23 units compared to 20 units of the JL-10.