JL-9 vs M-346 Master
| 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 |
| Italian trainer jet, renowned for its advanced-technology and operational flexibility, extensively used by Israel, Italy, Singapore and Poland. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aermacchi |
| First flight | 15 July 2004 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 92 units |
| Average unit price | $40 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 | 23.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 11.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1092 km/h |
| Operational range | 1,925 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,610 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,835 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 M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is faster with a maximum speed of 1,092 km/h compared to the JL-9's 0 km/h, a difference of 1,092 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a longer range at 1,925 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or M-346 Master?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the M-346 Master's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or M-346 Master?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the M-346 Master's 9,500 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or M-346 Master?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the M-346 Master's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or M-346 Master?
The JL-9 entered service first in 2013, 2 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has been produced in greater numbers with 92 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.