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JL-10 vs Pilatus PC-21

JL-10 vs Pilatus PC-21 at a glance — top speed 1,715 vs 685 km/h, range 2,600 vs 1,333 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 4,250 kg, built 20 vs 211 units.

AVIC JL-10 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-10
Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
Specifications
JL-10 Pilatus PC-21
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AVIC Pilatus
First flight 26 March 2006 1 July 2002
Year introduced 2013 2008
Number produced 20 units 211 units
Average unit price $15 million $9 million
Wing area -- m² 15.2 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.1 m
Height 4.8 m 3.8 m
Length 12.6 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 1715 km/h 685 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 1,333 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 4,500 kg 2,270 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,201 kgf 1 x 1,193 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-10 or Pilatus PC-21?
The JL-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,715 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 685 km/h, a difference of 1,030 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-10 or Pilatus PC-21?
The JL-10 has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 1,333 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-10 or Pilatus PC-21?
The JL-10 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11,580 meters (37,992 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-10 or Pilatus PC-21?
The JL-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 4,250 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-10 or Pilatus PC-21?
The JL-10 is longer at 12.6 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JL-10 or Pilatus PC-21?
The JL-10 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the Pilatus PC-21 at $9.0 million.
Which entered service first, the JL-10 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 entered service first in 2008, 5 years before the JL-10 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-10 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 20 units of the JL-10.