JL-9 vs R22

Overview

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 β€” 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 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou
First flight 13 December 2003
Year introduced 2013
Number produced 13 units
Average unit price --

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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Robinson
First flight 28 August 1975
Year introduced 1979
Number produced 4600 units
Average unit price $400K
Wing area 24.9 mΒ²
Wingspan 8.3 m β—‰
Height 4.1 m β—‰
Length 14.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1100 km/h β—‰
Operational range 863 km β—‰
Service ceiling 16,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg β—‰
Empty weight 7,800 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf β—‰

R22

Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 7.7 m β—‰
Height 2.5 m β—‰
Length 8.8 m β—‰
Maximum speed 188 km/h β—‰
Operational range 387 km β—‰
Service ceiling 4,267 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 621 kg β—‰
Empty weight 361 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 93 kW β—‰

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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.