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JL-9 vs Kawasaki T-4

JL-9 vs Kawasaki T-4 at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 1,038 km/h, range 863 vs 1,668 km, max takeoff weight 9,800 vs 7,500 kg, built 13 vs 200 units.

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
Kawasaki T-4 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki T-4
Specifications
JL-9 Kawasaki T-4
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou Kawasaki
First flight 13 December 2003 29 July 1985
Year introduced 2013 1988
Number produced 13 units 200 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 24.9 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 9.9 m
Height 4.1 m 4.6 m
Length 14.6 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 863 km 1,668 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 3,790 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 2 x 1,597 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or Kawasaki T-4?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 1,038 km/h, a difference of 62 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a longer range at 1,668 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or Kawasaki T-4?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or Kawasaki T-4?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or Kawasaki T-4?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 entered service first in 1988, 25 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.