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JL-9 vs KT-100

JL-9 vs KT-100 at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 389 km/h, range 863 vs 1,900 km, max takeoff weight 9,800 vs 1,633 kg, built 13 vs 23 units.

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
KAI KT-100 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 KT-100
Specifications
JL-9 KT-100
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou KAI
First flight 13 December 2003 20 July 2011
Year introduced 2013 2015
Number produced 13 units 23 units
Average unit price -- $570K
Wing area 24.9 m² -- m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 11.3 m
Height 4.1 m 2.7 m
Length 14.6 m 8.0 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 389 km/h
Operational range 863 km 1,900 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 5,304 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 1,633 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 1,089 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 1 x 235 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or KT-100?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the KT-100's 389 km/h, a difference of 711 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or KT-100?
The KT-100 has a longer range at 1,900 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or KT-100?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the KT-100's 5,304 meters (17,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or KT-100?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the KT-100's 1,633 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or KT-100?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the KT-100's 8.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or KT-100?
The JL-9 entered service first in 2013, 2 years before the KT-100 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or KT-100?
The KT-100 has been produced in greater numbers with 23 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.