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JL-10 vs L-29 Delfin

JL-10 vs L-29 Delfin at a glance — top speed 1,715 vs 655 km/h, range 2,600 vs 894 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 3,540 kg, built 20 vs 3,665 units.

AVIC JL-10 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-10
Aero L-29 Delfin military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-29 Delfin
Specifications
JL-10 L-29 Delfin
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AVIC Aero
First flight 26 March 2006 5 April 1959
Year introduced 2013 1961
Number produced 20 units 3665 units
Average unit price $15 million $200K
Wing area -- m² 20.0 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.3 m
Height 4.8 m 3.1 m
Length 12.6 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 1715 km/h 655 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 894 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 3,540 kg
Empty weight 4,500 kg 2,280 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,201 kgf 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.