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JL-9 vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing

JL-9 vs T-CH-1 Chung Hsing at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 590 km/h, range 863 vs 2,010 km, max takeoff weight 9,800 vs 5,057 kg, built 13 vs 52 units.

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
AIDC T-CH-1 Chung Hsing military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Specifications
JL-9 T-CH-1 Chung Hsing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇹🇼 Taiwan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou AIDC
First flight 13 December 2003 23 November 1973
Year introduced 2013 1976
Number produced 13 units 52 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 24.9 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 12.2 m
Height 4.1 m 3.7 m
Length 14.6 m 10.3 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 590 km/h
Operational range 863 km 2,010 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 9,800 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 5,057 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 2,608 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 1 x 1,082 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 590 km/h, a difference of 510 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has a longer range at 2,010 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 9,800 meters (32,152 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 5,057 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the T-CH-1 Chung Hsing's 10.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing entered service first in 1976, 37 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or T-CH-1 Chung Hsing?
The T-CH-1 Chung Hsing has been produced in greater numbers with 52 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.