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JL-9 vs MB-326K

JL-9 vs MB-326K at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 806 km/h, range 863 vs 1,850 km, max takeoff weight 9,800 vs 3,765 kg, built 13 vs 800 units.

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
Aermacchi MB-326K military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-326K
Specifications
JL-9 MB-326K
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou Aermacchi
First flight 13 December 2003 10 December 1957
Year introduced 2013 1962
Number produced 13 units 800 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 24.9 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 10.6 m
Height 4.1 m 3.7 m
Length 14.6 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 806 km/h
Operational range 863 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 3,765 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 2,237 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 1 x 1,134 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or MB-326K?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the MB-326K's 806 km/h, a difference of 294 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or MB-326K?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the MB-326K's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or MB-326K?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the MB-326K's 3,765 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or MB-326K?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the MB-326K's 10.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K entered service first in 1962, 51 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or MB-326K?
The MB-326K has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.