JL-10 vs L-29 Delfin
Overview
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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czechia |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 5 April 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 3665 units |
| Average unit price | $200K |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 9.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1715 km/h 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 1,250 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 20.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 10.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 655 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 894 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,540 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,280 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 890 kgf â—‰ |
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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.