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JL-9 vs Robinson R22

JL-9 vs Robinson R22 at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 188 km/h, range 863 vs 387 km, max takeoff weight 9,800 vs 621 kg, built 13 vs 4,600 units.

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
Robinson R22 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Robinson R22
Specifications
JL-9 Robinson R22
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou Robinson
First flight 13 December 2003 28 August 1975
Year introduced 2013 1979
Number produced 13 units 4600 units
Average unit price -- $400K
Wing area 24.9 m² -- m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 7.7 m
Height 4.1 m 2.5 m
Length 14.6 m 8.8 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 188 km/h
Operational range 863 km 387 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 4,267 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 621 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 361 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 1 x 93 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

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