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JL-9 vs T-39 Sabreliner

JL-9 vs T-39 Sabreliner at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 885 km/h, range 863 vs 4,020 km, max takeoff weight 9,800 vs 8,056 kg, built 13 vs 200 units.

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
North American T-39 Sabreliner military training aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
JL-9 T-39 Sabreliner
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou North American
First flight 13 December 2003 16 September 1958
Year introduced 2013 1962
Number produced 13 units 200 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 24.9 m² 31.8 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 13.6 m
Height 4.1 m 4.9 m
Length 14.6 m 13.4 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 885 km/h
Operational range 863 km 4,020 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 12,192 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 8,056 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 4,199 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 2 x 1,361 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 885 km/h, a difference of 215 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has a longer range at 4,020 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 12,192 meters (40,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 8,056 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the T-39 Sabreliner's 13.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner entered service first in 1962, 51 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or T-39 Sabreliner?
The T-39 Sabreliner has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.