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JL-10 vs T-50 Golden Eagle

JL-10 vs T-50 Golden Eagle at a glance — top speed 1,715 vs 1,840 km/h, range 2,600 vs 1,851 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 13,472 kg, built 20 vs 200 units.

AVIC JL-10 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-10
Specifications
JL-10 T-50 Golden Eagle
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AVIC KAI
First flight 26 March 2006 20 August 2002
Year introduced 2013 2005
Number produced 20 units 200 units
Average unit price $15 million $25 million
Wing area -- m² 23.7 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.2 m
Height 4.8 m 4.8 m
Length 12.6 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 1715 km/h 1840 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 1,851 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 13,472 kg
Empty weight 4,500 kg 6,441 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,201 kgf 1 x 5,409 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-10 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 1,840 km/h compared to the JL-10's 1,715 km/h, a difference of 125 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-10 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The JL-10 has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle's 1,851 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-10 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the JL-10's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-10 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the JL-10's 9,500 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-10 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is longer at 13.0 meters compared to the JL-10's 12.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JL-10 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the JL-10 at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the JL-10 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle entered service first in 2005, 8 years before the JL-10 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-10 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 20 units of the JL-10.