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JL-9 vs L-159 ALCA

JL-9 vs L-159 ALCA at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 936 km/h, range 863 vs 1,570 km, max takeoff weight 9,800 vs 8,000 kg, built 13 vs 72 units.

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
Aero L-159 ALCA military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-159 ALCA
Specifications
JL-9 L-159 ALCA
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou Aero
First flight 13 December 2003 2 August 1997
Year introduced 2013 2000
Number produced 13 units 72 units
Average unit price -- $9 million
Wing area 24.9 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 9.5 m
Height 4.1 m 4.9 m
Length 14.6 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 936 km/h
Operational range 863 km 1,570 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 13,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 8,000 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 4,350 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 1 x 2,871 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or L-159 ALCA?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the L-159 ALCA's 936 km/h, a difference of 164 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has a longer range at 1,570 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or L-159 ALCA?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the L-159 ALCA's 13,200 meters (43,307 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or L-159 ALCA?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the L-159 ALCA's 8,000 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or L-159 ALCA?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the L-159 ALCA's 12.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA entered service first in 2000, 13 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or L-159 ALCA?
The L-159 ALCA has been produced in greater numbers with 72 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.