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JL-9 vs T-6 Texan II

JL-9 vs T-6 Texan II at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 585 km/h, range 863 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 9,800 vs 2,858 kg, built 13 vs 850 units.

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
Beechcraft T-6 Texan II military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 T-6 Texan II
Specifications
JL-9 T-6 Texan II
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou Beechcraft
First flight 13 December 2003 23 December 1992
Year introduced 2013 2001
Number produced 13 units 850 units
Average unit price -- $4.3 million
Wing area 24.9 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 10.2 m
Height 4.1 m 3.3 m
Length 14.6 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 585 km/h
Operational range 863 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 9,449 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 2,858 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 2,135 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 1 x 932 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or T-6 Texan II?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the T-6 Texan II's 585 km/h, a difference of 515 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or T-6 Texan II?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the T-6 Texan II's 9,449 meters (31,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or T-6 Texan II?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the T-6 Texan II's 2,858 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or T-6 Texan II?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the T-6 Texan II's 10.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II entered service first in 2001, 12 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or T-6 Texan II?
The T-6 Texan II has been produced in greater numbers with 850 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.