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JL-9 vs M-346 Master

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
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Specifications
JL-9 M-346 Master
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou Aermacchi
First flight 13 December 2003 15 July 2004
Year introduced 2013 2015
Number produced 13 units 92 units
Average unit price -- $40 million
Wing area 24.9 m² 23.5 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 9.7 m
Height 4.1 m 4.8 m
Length 14.6 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 1092 km/h
Operational range 863 km 1,925 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 9,500 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 4,610 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 2 x 1,418 kgf
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Overview

The JL-9 and the M-346 Master are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Guizhou and Aermacchi respectively.

Top speed is 1,100 km/h for the JL-9 vs 1,092 km/h for the M-346 Master. The JL-9 has an operational range of 863 km vs 1,925 km for the M-346 Master. The JL-9 operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 13,716 m for the M-346 Master.

The JL-9 has been produced in 13 units vs 92 for the M-346 Master. The JL-9 first flew 1 years before the M-346 Master (2003 vs 2004).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or M-346 Master?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the M-346 Master's 1,092 km/h, a difference of 8 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.