GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily

JL-10 vs Pilatus PC-9

JL-10 vs Pilatus PC-9 at a glance — top speed 1,715 vs 593 km/h, range 2,600 vs 1,537 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 3,200 kg, built 20 vs 265 units.

AVIC JL-10 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-10
Pilatus PC-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-9
Specifications
JL-10 Pilatus PC-9
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AVIC Pilatus
First flight 26 March 2006 7 May 1984
Year introduced 2013 1987
Number produced 20 units 265 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area -- m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.2 m
Height 4.8 m 3.3 m
Length 12.6 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 1715 km/h 593 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 1,537 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 3,200 kg
Empty weight 4,500 kg 1,781 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,201 kgf 1 x 708 kW
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-10 or Pilatus PC-9?
The JL-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,715 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 593 km/h, a difference of 1,122 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-10 or Pilatus PC-9?
The JL-10 has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 1,537 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-10 or Pilatus PC-9?
The JL-10 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 11,600 meters (38,057 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-10 or Pilatus PC-9?
The JL-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 3,200 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-10 or Pilatus PC-9?
The JL-10 is longer at 12.6 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-9's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-10 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 entered service first in 1987, 26 years before the JL-10 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-10 or Pilatus PC-9?
The Pilatus PC-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 265 units compared to 20 units of the JL-10.