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JL-10 vs T-38 Talon

AVIC JL-10 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-10
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
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Specifications
JL-10 T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AVIC Northrop
First flight 26 March 2006 10 March 1959
Year introduced 2013 1961
Number produced 20 units 1189 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area -- m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 7.7 m
Height 4.8 m 3.9 m
Length 12.6 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 1715 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 4,500 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,500 kgf 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Overview

The JL-10 and the T-38 Talon are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AVIC and Northrop respectively.

Top speed is 1,715 km/h for the JL-10 vs 1,381 km/h for the T-38 Talon. The JL-10 has an operational range of 2,600 km vs 1,835 km for the T-38 Talon. The JL-10 operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 15,240 m for the T-38 Talon.

The JL-10 has been produced in 20 units vs 1,189 for the T-38 Talon. The T-38 Talon first flew 47 years before the JL-10 (1959 vs 2006).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-10 or T-38 Talon?
The JL-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,715 km/h compared to the T-38 Talon's 1,381 km/h, a difference of 334 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-10 or T-38 Talon?
The JL-10 has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the T-38 Talon's 1,835 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-10 or T-38 Talon?
The JL-10 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the T-38 Talon's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-10 or T-38 Talon?
The JL-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the T-38 Talon's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-10 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the JL-10's 12.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-10 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 52 years before the JL-10 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-10 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 20 units of the JL-10.