JL-9 vs L-39 Albatros
| 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 |
| Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇿 Czech Republic |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 4 November 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 2900 units |
| Average unit price | $1 million |
| 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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| Wing area | 18.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 12.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 750 km/h |
| Operational range | 1,100 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,459 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,720 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of JL-9 by Alert5.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the JL-9 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the JL-9's 0 km/h, a difference of 750 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has a longer range at 1,100 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or L-39 Albatros?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the L-39 Albatros's 11,500 meters (37,729 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or L-39 Albatros?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the L-39 Albatros's 4,700 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or L-39 Albatros?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the L-39 Albatros's 12.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros entered service first in 1972, 41 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or L-39 Albatros?
The L-39 Albatros has been produced in greater numbers with 2,900 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.