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JL-9 vs L-39 Albatros

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
Aero L-39 Albatros military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇿 L-39 Albatros
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Specifications
JL-9 L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou Aero
First flight 13 December 2003 4 November 1968
Year introduced 2013 1972
Number produced 13 units 2900 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 24.9 m² 18.8 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 9.5 m
Height 4.1 m 4.8 m
Length 14.6 m 12.1 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 863 km 1,100 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 11,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 4,700 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 3,459 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 1 x 1,720 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or L-39 Albatros?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the L-39 Albatros's 750 km/h, a difference of 350 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.