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JL-10 vs T-2 Buckeye

JL-10 vs T-2 Buckeye at a glance — top speed 1,715 vs 838 km/h, range 2,600 vs 1,683 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 5,931 kg, built 20 vs 529 units.

AVIC JL-10 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-10
North American T-2 Buckeye military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-2 Buckeye
Specifications
JL-10 T-2 Buckeye
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AVIC North American
First flight 26 March 2006 31 January 1958
Year introduced 2013 1959
Number produced 20 units 529 units
Average unit price $15 million $1 million
Wing area -- m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 11.6 m
Height 4.8 m 4.5 m
Length 12.6 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 1715 km/h 838 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 1,683 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 13,533 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 5,931 kg
Empty weight 4,500 kg 3,652 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,201 kgf 2 x 1,338 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-10 or T-2 Buckeye?
The JL-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,715 km/h compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 838 km/h, a difference of 877 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-10 or T-2 Buckeye?
The JL-10 has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 1,683 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-10 or T-2 Buckeye?
The JL-10 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 13,533 meters (44,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-10 or T-2 Buckeye?
The JL-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 5,931 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-10 or T-2 Buckeye?
The JL-10 is longer at 12.6 meters compared to the T-2 Buckeye's 11.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JL-10 or T-2 Buckeye?
The JL-10 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the T-2 Buckeye at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the JL-10 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye entered service first in 1959, 54 years before the JL-10 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-10 or T-2 Buckeye?
The T-2 Buckeye has been produced in greater numbers with 529 units compared to 20 units of the JL-10.