JL-10 vs L-29 Delfin

The JL-10 and the L-29 Delfin are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AVIC and Aero respectively. The JL-10 reaches 1,715 km/h — 2.6x the L-29 Delfin's 655 km/h. The JL-10 has an operational range of 2,600 km vs 894 km for the L-29 Delfin. The JL-10 operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 11,500 m for the L-29 Delfin. At 9,500 kg MTOW, the JL-10 is 2.7x the L-29 Delfin's 3,540 kg. The JL-10 has been produced in 20 units vs 3,665 for the L-29 Delfin. Unit cost is $15M for the JL-10 vs $0.2M for the L-29 Delfin. The L-29 Delfin first flew 47 years before the JL-10 (1959 vs 2006).

Chinese advanced trainer jet, operational since 2017, employed significantly by the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
AVIC JL-10 Training profile drawing
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
Czechoslovakian jet trainer, utilized extensively during the Cold War, and exported broadly to Warsaw Pact and other nations.
Aero L-29 Delfin Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero
First flight 5 April 1959
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 3665 units
Average unit price $0.2 million
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 9.5 m
Height 4.8 m
Length 12.6 m
Maximum speed 1715 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg
Empty weight 4,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,500 kgf
Wing area 20.0 m²
Wingspan 10.3 m
Height 3.1 m
Length 10.8 m
Maximum speed 655 km/h
Operational range 894 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 3,540 kg
Empty weight 2,280 kg
Total thrust 1 x 890 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-10 or L-29 Delfin?
The JL-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,715 km/h compared to the L-29 Delfin's 655 km/h, a difference of 1,060 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-10 or L-29 Delfin?
The JL-10 has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the L-29 Delfin's 894 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-10 or L-29 Delfin?
The JL-10 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the L-29 Delfin's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-10 or L-29 Delfin?
The JL-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the L-29 Delfin's 3,540 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-10 or L-29 Delfin?
The JL-10 is longer at 12.6 meters compared to the L-29 Delfin's 10.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JL-10 or L-29 Delfin?
The JL-10 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the L-29 Delfin at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the JL-10 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin entered service first in 1961, 52 years before the JL-10 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-10 or L-29 Delfin?
The L-29 Delfin has been produced in greater numbers with 3,665 units compared to 20 units of the JL-10.