JL-9 vs T-50 Golden Eagle
| Chinese advanced trainer jet, operational since the 2000s, extensively used for fighter-bomber training by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Guizhou |
| First flight | 13 December 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 13 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| South Korean supersonic trainer jet, utilized since 2005 with notable deployment in Iraq and the Philippines. | |
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| Origin country | 🇰🇷 South Korea |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | KAI |
| First flight | 20 August 2002 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Average unit price | $25 million |
| Wing area | 24.9 m² |
| Wingspan | 8.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.6 m â—‰ |
| Operational range | 863 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,800 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,497 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 9.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.0 m â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,851 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,764 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,472 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,441 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,409 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of JL-9 by Alert5.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the JL-9's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,472 kg compared to the JL-9's 9,800 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the T-50 Golden Eagle's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle entered service first in 2005, 8 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or T-50 Golden Eagle?
The T-50 Golden Eagle has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.