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JL-9 vs PA-44 Seminole

JL-9 vs PA-44 Seminole at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 311 km/h, range 863 vs 1,695 km, max takeoff weight 9,800 vs 1,724 kg, built 13 vs 926 units.

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
Piper PA-44 Seminole military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 PA-44 Seminole
Specifications
JL-9 PA-44 Seminole
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou Piper
First flight 13 December 2003 1 January 1976
Year introduced 2013 1979
Number produced 13 units 926 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 24.9 m² 17.1 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 11.8 m
Height 4.1 m 2.6 m
Length 14.6 m 8.4 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 863 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 5,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 1,724 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 1,068 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 2 x 130 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or PA-44 Seminole?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 311 km/h, a difference of 789 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has a longer range at 1,695 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or PA-44 Seminole?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 5,200 meters (17,060 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or PA-44 Seminole?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 1,724 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or PA-44 Seminole?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the PA-44 Seminole's 8.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole 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 PA-44 Seminole?
The PA-44 Seminole has been produced in greater numbers with 926 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.