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JL-8 vs Su-25 Frogfoot

Hongdu JL-8 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳🇵🇰 JL-8
Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-25 Frogfoot
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Specifications
JL-8 Su-25 Frogfoot
Origin country 🇨🇳 China🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Hongdu Sukhoi
First flight 21 November 1990 22 February 1975
Year introduced 1994 1981
Number produced 500 units 1000 units
Average unit price $10 million $11 million
Wing area 17.0 m² 30.1 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 14.4 m
Height 4.2 m 4.8 m
Length 11.6 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 800 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 2,250 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 13,600 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,330 kg 17,600 kg
Empty weight 2,687 kg 9,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,633 kgf 2 x 4,505 kgf
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Overview

The JL-8 and the Su-25 Frogfoot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Hongdu and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 800 km/h for the JL-8 vs 970 km/h for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The JL-8 has an operational range of 2,250 km vs 1,000 km for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The JL-8 operates at altitudes up to 13,600 m compared to 7,000 m for the Su-25 Frogfoot. At 17,600 kg MTOW, the Su-25 Frogfoot is 4.1:1 the JL-8's 4,330 kg.

The JL-8 has been produced in 500 units vs 1,000 for the Su-25 Frogfoot. Unit cost is $10M for the JL-8 vs $11M for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The Su-25 Frogfoot first flew 15 years before the JL-8 (1975 vs 1990).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-8 or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is faster with a maximum speed of 970 km/h compared to the JL-8's 800 km/h, a difference of 170 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-8 or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The JL-8 has a longer range at 2,250 km compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-8 or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The JL-8 has a higher service ceiling at 13,600 meters (44,619 ft) compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-8 or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,600 kg compared to the JL-8's 4,330 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-8 or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the JL-8's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JL-8 or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is more expensive at approximately $11 million per unit compared to the JL-8 at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the JL-8 or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot entered service first in 1981, 13 years before the JL-8 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-8 or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 500 units of the JL-8.