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JL-9 vs T-45 Goshawk

JL-9 vs T-45 Goshawk at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 1,038 km/h, range 863 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 9,800 vs 6,387 kg, built 13 vs 221 units.

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
McDonnell Douglas T-45 Goshawk military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 T-45 Goshawk
Specifications
JL-9 T-45 Goshawk
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou McDonnell Douglas
First flight 13 December 2003 16 April 1988
Year introduced 2013 1992
Number produced 13 units 221 units
Average unit price -- $21 million
Wing area 24.9 m² 17.7 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 9.4 m
Height 4.1 m 4.1 m
Length 14.6 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 863 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 12,954 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 6,387 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 4,460 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 1 x 2,507 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or T-45 Goshawk?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 1,038 km/h, a difference of 62 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or T-45 Goshawk?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 12,954 meters (42,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or T-45 Goshawk?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 6,387 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or T-45 Goshawk?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the T-45 Goshawk's 12.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk entered service first in 1992, 21 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or T-45 Goshawk?
The T-45 Goshawk has been produced in greater numbers with 221 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.