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JL-9 vs P180 Avanti

JL-9 vs P180 Avanti at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 732 km/h, range 863 vs 2,800 km, max takeoff weight 9,800 vs 5,489 kg, built 13 vs 246 units.

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
Piaggio P180 Avanti military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 P180 Avanti
Specifications
JL-9 P180 Avanti
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou Piaggio
First flight 13 December 2003 26 September 1986
Year introduced 2013 1990
Number produced 13 units 246 units
Average unit price -- $7.7 million
Wing area 24.9 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 14.0 m
Height 4.1 m 4.0 m
Length 14.6 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 732 km/h
Operational range 863 km 2,800 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 5,489 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 3,402 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 2 x 634 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or P180 Avanti?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the P180 Avanti's 732 km/h, a difference of 368 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or P180 Avanti?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the P180 Avanti's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or P180 Avanti?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the P180 Avanti's 5,489 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or P180 Avanti?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the P180 Avanti's 14.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti entered service first in 1990, 23 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or P180 Avanti?
The P180 Avanti has been produced in greater numbers with 246 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.