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JL-9 vs Pilatus PC-24

JL-9 vs Pilatus PC-24 at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 787 km/h, range 863 vs 3,700 km, max takeoff weight 9,800 vs 8,005 kg, built 13 vs 100 units.

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
Pilatus PC-24 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇭 Pilatus PC-24
Specifications
JL-9 Pilatus PC-24
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou Pilatus
First flight 13 December 2003 11 May 2015
Year introduced 2013 2018
Number produced 13 units 100 units
Average unit price -- $12 million
Wing area 24.9 m² 30.9 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 17.0 m
Height 4.1 m 5.3 m
Length 14.6 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 787 km/h
Operational range 863 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 8,005 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 4,967 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 2 x 1,529 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or Pilatus PC-24?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 787 km/h, a difference of 313 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has a longer range at 3,700 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or Pilatus PC-24?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or Pilatus PC-24?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the Pilatus PC-24's 8,005 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the JL-9's 14.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or Pilatus PC-24?
The JL-9 entered service first in 2013, 5 years before the Pilatus PC-24 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or Pilatus PC-24?
The Pilatus PC-24 has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.