JL-9 vs R22

The JL-9 and the R22 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Guizhou and Robinson respectively. The JL-9 reaches 1,100 km/h — 5.9x the R22's 188 km/h. The JL-9 has an operational range of 863 km vs 387 km for the R22. The JL-9 operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 4,267 m for the R22. At 9,800 kg MTOW, the JL-9 is 16:1 the R22's 621 kg. The JL-9 has been produced in 13 units vs 4,600 for the R22. The R22 first flew 28 years before the JL-9 (1975 vs 2003).

Chinese advanced trainer jet, operational since the 2000s, extensively used for fighter-bomber training by the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
Guizhou JL-9 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou
First flight 13 December 2003
Year introduced 2013
Number produced 13 units
Average unit price $-- million

R22

American light, multi-purpose helicopter, widely used for flight training, livestock mustering, and patrol from the late 20th century.
Robinson R22 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson
First flight 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 4600 units
Average unit price $0.4 million
Wing area 24.9 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m
Height 4.1 m
Length 14.6 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h
Operational range 863 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf

R22

Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 7.7 m
Height 2.5 m
Length 8.8 m
Maximum speed 188 km/h
Operational range 387 km
Service ceiling 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg
Empty weight 361 kg
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or R22?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the R22's 188 km/h, a difference of 912 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or R22?
The JL-9 has a longer range at 863 km compared to the R22's 387 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or R22?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the R22's 4,267 meters (13,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or R22?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the R22's 621 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or R22?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the R22's 8.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or R22?
The R22 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 R22?
The R22 has been produced in greater numbers with 4,600 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.