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JL-10 vs TB-30 Epsilon

JL-10 vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 1,715 vs 356 km/h, range 2,600 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 9,500 vs 1,250 kg, built 20 vs 19 units.

AVIC JL-10 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-10
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
JL-10 TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AVIC Socata
First flight 26 March 2006 22 December 1979
Year introduced 2013 1984
Number produced 20 units 19 units
Average unit price $15 million $1 million
Wing area -- m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 7.9 m
Height 4.8 m 2.7 m
Length 12.6 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 1715 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 4,500 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,201 kgf 1 x 224 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-10 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The JL-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,715 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 1,359 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-10 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The JL-10 has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-10 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The JL-10 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-10 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The JL-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-10 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The JL-10 is longer at 12.6 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JL-10 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The JL-10 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the TB-30 Epsilon at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the JL-10 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon entered service first in 1984, 29 years before the JL-10 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-10 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The JL-10 has been produced in greater numbers with 20 units compared to 19 units of the TB-30 Epsilon.