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JL-10 vs SAAB 105

JL-10 vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 1,715 vs 970 km/h, range 2,600 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 4,635 kg, built 20 vs 192 units.

AVIC JL-10 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-10
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
JL-10 SAAB 105
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AVIC Saab
First flight 26 March 2006 29 June 1963
Year introduced 2013 1967
Number produced 20 units 192 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area -- m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.5 m
Height 4.8 m 2.7 m
Length 12.6 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 1715 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 4,500 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,201 kgf 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-10 or SAAB 105?
The JL-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,715 km/h compared to the SAAB 105's 970 km/h, a difference of 745 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-10 or SAAB 105?
The JL-10 has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the SAAB 105's 2,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-10 or SAAB 105?
The JL-10 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the SAAB 105's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-10 or SAAB 105?
The JL-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the SAAB 105's 4,635 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-10 or SAAB 105?
The JL-10 is longer at 12.6 meters compared to the SAAB 105's 10.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-10 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 46 years before the JL-10 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-10 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has been produced in greater numbers with 192 units compared to 20 units of the JL-10.