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JL-10 vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

JL-10 vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer at a glance — top speed 1,715 vs 412 km/h, range 2,600 vs 1,200 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 2,700 kg, built 20 vs 618 units.

AVIC JL-10 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-10
Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Specifications
JL-10 PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AVIC Pilatus
First flight 26 March 2006 12 April 1966
Year introduced 2013 1978
Number produced 20 units 618 units
Average unit price $15 million $1.5 million
Wing area -- m² 16.6 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.4 m
Height 4.8 m 3.2 m
Length 12.6 m 9.8 m
Maximum speed 1715 km/h 412 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 10,060 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 2,700 kg
Empty weight 4,500 kg 1,330 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,201 kgf 1 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-10 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The JL-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,715 km/h compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 412 km/h, a difference of 1,303 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-10 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The JL-10 has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-10 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The JL-10 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 10,060 meters (33,005 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-10 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The JL-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 2,700 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-10 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The JL-10 is longer at 12.6 meters compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer's 9.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JL-10 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The JL-10 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the PC-7 Turbo Trainer at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the JL-10 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer entered service first in 1978, 35 years before the JL-10 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-10 or PC-7 Turbo Trainer?
The PC-7 Turbo Trainer has been produced in greater numbers with 618 units compared to 20 units of the JL-10.