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JL-10 vs T-39 Sabreliner

JL-10 vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 1,715 vs 885 km/h, range 2,600 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 8,056 kg, built 20 vs 200 units.

AVIC JL-10 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-10
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-39 Sabreliner
Specifications
JL-10 T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AVIC North American
First flight 26 March 2006 16 September 1958
Year introduced 2013 1962
Number produced 20 units 200 units
Average unit price $15 million --
Wing area -- m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 13.6 m
Height 4.8 m 4.9 m
Length 12.6 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 1715 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 4,500 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,201 kgf 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-10 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The JL-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,715 km/h compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 885 km/h, a difference of 830 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-10 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the JL-10's 2,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-10 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The JL-10 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-10 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The JL-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 8,056 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-10 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner is longer at 13.4 meters compared to the JL-10's 12.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-10 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 51 years before the JL-10 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-10 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 20 units of the JL-10.