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JL-9 vs MB-339

JL-9 vs MB-339 at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 898 km/h, range 863 vs 1,760 km, max takeoff weight 9,800 vs 5,897 kg, built 13 vs 230 units.

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
Aermacchi MB-339 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 MB-339
Specifications
JL-9 MB-339
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou Aermacchi
First flight 13 December 2003 12 August 1976
Year introduced 2013 1979
Number produced 13 units 230 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 24.9 m² 19.0 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 10.9 m
Height 4.1 m 3.6 m
Length 14.6 m 11.0 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 898 km/h
Operational range 863 km 1,760 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 14,630 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 5,897 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 3,075 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 1 x 1,814 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or MB-339?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the MB-339's 898 km/h, a difference of 202 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has a longer range at 1,760 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or MB-339?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the MB-339's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or MB-339?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the MB-339's 5,897 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or MB-339?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the MB-339's 11.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or MB-339?
The MB-339 entered service first in 1979, 34 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or MB-339?
The MB-339 has been produced in greater numbers with 230 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.