JL-8 vs SO 4050 Vautour
Overview
The JL-8 and the SO 4050 Vautour are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Hongdu and Sud Aviation respectively.
Top speed is 800 km/h for the JL-8 vs 1,106 km/h for the SO 4050 Vautour. The JL-8 has an operational range of 2,250 km vs 1,200 km for the SO 4050 Vautour. The SO 4050 Vautour operates at altitudes up to 15,200 m compared to 13,600 m for the JL-8. At 21,000 kg MTOW, the SO 4050 Vautour is 4.8x the JL-8's 4,330 kg.
The JL-8 has been produced in 500 units vs 149 for the SO 4050 Vautour. Unit cost is $10M for the JL-8 vs $2M for the SO 4050 Vautour. The SO 4050 Vautour first flew 38 years before the JL-8 (1952 vs 1990).
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Hongdu |
| First flight | 21 November 1990 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 500 units |
| Average unit price | $10 million |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sud Aviation |
| First flight | 16 October 1952 |
| Year introduced | 1956 |
| Number produced | 149 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wing area | 17.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 800 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,250 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,330 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 2,687 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,633 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 45.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1106 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,200 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,200 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 10,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,700 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the JL-8 or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour is faster with a maximum speed of 1,106 km/h compared to the JL-8's 800 km/h, a difference of 306 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-8 or SO 4050 Vautour?
The JL-8 has a longer range at 2,250 km compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-8 or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a higher service ceiling at 15,200 meters (49,868 ft) compared to the JL-8's 13,600 meters (44,619 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-8 or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,000 kg compared to the JL-8's 4,330 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-8 or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the JL-8's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JL-8 or SO 4050 Vautour?
The JL-8 is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the SO 4050 Vautour at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the JL-8 or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour entered service first in 1956, 38 years before the JL-8 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-8 or SO 4050 Vautour?
The JL-8 has been produced in greater numbers with 500 units compared to 149 units of the SO 4050 Vautour.