Hawk vs JL-9
| British trainer jet, distinguished in Red Arrows aerobatic team, extensively operational since the 1970s worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace |
| First flight | 21 August 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $18 million |
| Chinese advanced trainer jet, operational since the 2000s, extensively used for fighter-bomber training by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Guizhou |
| First flight | 13 December 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 13 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 16.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1028 km/h |
| Operational range | 2,520 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,340 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,635 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,420 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 24.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 863 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,800 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,497 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of JL-9 by Alert5.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Hawk or JL-9?
The Hawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,028 km/h compared to the JL-9's 0 km/h, a difference of 1,028 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Hawk or JL-9?
The Hawk has a longer range at 2,520 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the Hawk or JL-9?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Hawk's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the Hawk or JL-9?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the Hawk's 8,340 kg.
Which is larger, the Hawk or JL-9?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the Hawk's 11.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Hawk or JL-9?
The Hawk entered service first in 1976, 37 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Hawk or JL-9?
The Hawk has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.