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JL-9 vs Pilatus PC-21

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
Pilatus PC-21 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-21
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Specifications
JL-9 Pilatus PC-21
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou Pilatus
First flight 13 December 2003 1 July 2002
Year introduced 2013 2008
Number produced 13 units 211 units
Average unit price -- $9 million
Wing area 24.9 m² 15.2 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 9.1 m
Height 4.1 m 3.8 m
Length 14.6 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 685 km/h
Operational range 863 km 1,333 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 4,250 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 2,270 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 1 x 1,193 kW
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Overview

The JL-9 and the Pilatus PC-21 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Guizhou and Pilatus respectively.

Top speed is 1,100 km/h for the JL-9 vs 685 km/h for the Pilatus PC-21. The JL-9 has an operational range of 863 km vs 1,333 km for the Pilatus PC-21. The JL-9 operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 11,580 m for the Pilatus PC-21. At 9,800 kg MTOW, the JL-9 is 2.3x the Pilatus PC-21's 4,250 kg.

The JL-9 has been produced in 13 units vs 211 for the Pilatus PC-21. The Pilatus PC-21 first flew 1 years before the JL-9 (2002 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or Pilatus PC-21?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 685 km/h, a difference of 415 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has a longer range at 1,333 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or Pilatus PC-21?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11,580 meters (37,992 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or Pilatus PC-21?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 4,250 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or Pilatus PC-21?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the Pilatus PC-21's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 entered service first in 2008, 5 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or Pilatus PC-21?
The Pilatus PC-21 has been produced in greater numbers with 211 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.