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JL-9 vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260

JL-9 vs SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 333 km/h, range 863 vs 1,650 km, max takeoff weight 9,800 vs 1,300 kg, built 13 vs 900 units.

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Specifications
JL-9 SIAI-Marchetti SF-260
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou SIAI-Marchetti
First flight 13 December 2003 15 July 1964
Year introduced 2013 1966
Number produced 13 units 900 units
Average unit price -- $1.3 million
Wing area 24.9 m² 10.1 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 8.4 m
Height 4.1 m 2.4 m
Length 14.6 m 7.1 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 333 km/h
Operational range 863 km 1,650 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 4,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 1,300 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 770 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 333 km/h, a difference of 767 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has a longer range at 1,650 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 4,500 meters (14,763 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 1,300 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the SIAI-Marchetti SF-260's 7.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 entered service first in 1966, 47 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or SIAI-Marchetti SF-260?
The SIAI-Marchetti SF-260 has been produced in greater numbers with 900 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.