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JL-9 vs T-38 Talon

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
Northrop T-38 Talon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-38 Talon
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Specifications
JL-9 T-38 Talon
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou Northrop
First flight 13 December 2003 10 March 1959
Year introduced 2013 1961
Number produced 13 units 1189 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 24.9 m² 16.0 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 7.7 m
Height 4.1 m 3.9 m
Length 14.6 m 14.1 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 1381 km/h
Operational range 863 km 1,835 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 3,266 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 2 x 1,216 kgf
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Overview

The JL-9 and the T-38 Talon are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Guizhou and Northrop respectively.

Top speed is 1,100 km/h for the JL-9 vs 1,381 km/h for the T-38 Talon. The JL-9 has an operational range of 863 km vs 1,835 km for the T-38 Talon. The JL-9 operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 15,240 m for the T-38 Talon.

The JL-9 has been produced in 13 units vs 1,189 for the T-38 Talon. The T-38 Talon first flew 44 years before the JL-9 (1959 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon is faster with a maximum speed of 1,381 km/h compared to the JL-9's 1,100 km/h, a difference of 281 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has a longer range at 1,835 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or T-38 Talon?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the T-38 Talon's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or T-38 Talon?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the T-38 Talon's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or T-38 Talon?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the T-38 Talon's 14.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon entered service first in 1961, 52 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or T-38 Talon?
The T-38 Talon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,189 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.