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JL-9 vs Aermacchi M-345

JL-9 vs Aermacchi M-345 at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 740 km/h, range 863 vs 1,410 km, max takeoff weight 9,800 vs 4,100 kg, built 13 vs 4 units.

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
Aermacchi M-345 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 Aermacchi M-345
Specifications
JL-9 Aermacchi M-345
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou Aermacchi
First flight 13 December 2003 29 December 2016
Year introduced 2013 2020
Number produced 13 units 4 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 24.9 m² 12.6 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 8.5 m
Height 4.1 m 3.7 m
Length 14.6 m 9.9 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 740 km/h
Operational range 863 km 1,410 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 12,190 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 4,100 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 2,300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 1 x 1,447 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or Aermacchi M-345?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 740 km/h, a difference of 360 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or Aermacchi M-345?
The Aermacchi M-345 has a longer range at 1,410 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or Aermacchi M-345?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 12,190 meters (39,993 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or Aermacchi M-345?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 4,100 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or Aermacchi M-345?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the Aermacchi M-345's 9.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or Aermacchi M-345?
The JL-9 entered service first in 2013, 7 years before the Aermacchi M-345 which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or Aermacchi M-345?
The JL-9 has been produced in greater numbers with 13 units compared to 4 units of the Aermacchi M-345.