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Hawk vs JL-9

British Aerospace Hawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Hawk
Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
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Specifications
Hawk JL-9
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Guizhou
First flight 21 August 1974 13 December 2003
Year introduced 1976 2013
Number produced 1000 units 13 units
Average unit price $18 million --
Wing area 16.7 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m 8.3 m
Height 4.1 m 4.1 m
Length 11.9 m 14.6 m
Maximum speed 1028 km/h 1100 km/h
Operational range 2,520 km 863 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,340 kg 9,800 kg
Empty weight 3,635 kg 7,800 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,420 kgf 1 x 4,497 kgf
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Overview

The Hawk and the JL-9 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by British Aerospace and Guizhou respectively.

Top speed is 1,028 km/h for the Hawk vs 1,100 km/h for the JL-9. The Hawk has an operational range of 2,520 km vs 863 km for the JL-9. The JL-9 operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 15,000 m for the Hawk.

The Hawk has been produced in 1,000 units vs 13 for the JL-9. The Hawk first flew 29 years before the JL-9 (1974 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Hawk or JL-9?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the Hawk's 1,028 km/h, a difference of 72 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.