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JL-10 vs T-6 Texan II

AVIC JL-10 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-10
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
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Specifications
JL-10 T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AVIC Beechcraft
First flight 26 March 2006 23 December 1992
Year introduced 2013 2001
Number produced 20 units 850 units
Average unit price $15 million $4.3 million
Wing area -- m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 10.2 m
Height 4.8 m 3.3 m
Length 12.6 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 1715 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 4,500 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,250 kgf 1 x 932 kW
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Overview

The JL-10 and the T-6 Texan II are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AVIC and Beechcraft respectively.

The JL-10 reaches 1,715 km/h — 2.9x the T-6 Texan II's 585 km/h. The JL-10 has an operational range of 2,600 km vs 1,700 km for the T-6 Texan II. The JL-10 operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 9,449 m for the T-6 Texan II. At 9,500 kg MTOW, the JL-10 is 3.3x the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.

The JL-10 has been produced in 20 units vs 850 for the T-6 Texan II. Unit cost is $15M for the JL-10 vs $4.3M for the T-6 Texan II. The T-6 Texan II first flew 14 years before the JL-10 (1992 vs 2006).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-10 or T-6 Texan II?
The JL-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,715 km/h compared to the T-6 Texan II's 585 km/h, a difference of 1,130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-10 or T-6 Texan II?
The JL-10 has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the T-6 Texan II's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-10 or T-6 Texan II?
The JL-10 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-10 or T-6 Texan II?
The JL-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-10 or T-6 Texan II?
The JL-10 is longer at 12.6 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JL-10 or T-6 Texan II?
The JL-10 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the T-6 Texan II at $4.3 million.
Which entered service first, the JL-10 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II entered service first in 2001, 12 years before the JL-10 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-10 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 20 units of the JL-10.