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JL-10 vs Pilatus PC-21

AVIC JL-10 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-10
Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
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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 1,250 kgf 1 x 1,193 kW
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Overview

The JL-10 and the Pilatus PC-21 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AVIC and Pilatus respectively.

The JL-10 reaches 1,715 km/h — 2.5x the Pilatus PC-21's 685 km/h. The JL-10 has an operational range of 2,600 km vs 1,333 km for the Pilatus PC-21. The JL-10 operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 11,580 m for the Pilatus PC-21. At 9,500 kg MTOW, the JL-10 is 2.2x the Pilatus PC-21's 4,250 kg.

The JL-10 has been produced in 20 units vs 211 for the Pilatus PC-21. Unit cost is $15M for the JL-10 vs $9M for the Pilatus PC-21. The Pilatus PC-21 first flew 4 years before the JL-10 (2002 vs 2006).

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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.