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JL-9 vs SAAB 105

JL-9 vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 970 km/h, range 863 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 9,800 vs 4,635 kg, built 13 vs 192 units.

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
SAAB 105 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 SAAB 105
Specifications
JL-9 SAAB 105
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou Saab
First flight 13 December 2003 29 June 1963
Year introduced 2013 1967
Number produced 13 units 192 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 24.9 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 9.5 m
Height 4.1 m 2.7 m
Length 14.6 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 863 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or SAAB 105?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the SAAB 105's 970 km/h, a difference of 130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or SAAB 105?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the SAAB 105's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or SAAB 105?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the SAAB 105's 4,635 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or SAAB 105?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the SAAB 105's 10.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 46 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 has been produced in greater numbers with 192 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.