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JL-9 vs T-67 Firefly

JL-9 vs T-67 Firefly at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 282 km/h, range 863 vs 753 km, max takeoff weight 9,800 vs 1,157 kg, built 13 vs 250 units.

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
Slingsby T-67 Firefly military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 T-67 Firefly
Specifications
JL-9 T-67 Firefly
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou Slingsby
First flight 13 December 2003 12 March 1974
Year introduced 2013 1974
Number produced 13 units 250 units
Average unit price -- $500K
Wing area 24.9 m² 13.0 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 10.7 m
Height 4.1 m 2.4 m
Length 14.6 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 282 km/h
Operational range 863 km 753 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 5,791 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 1,157 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 794 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 1 x 194 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or T-67 Firefly?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the T-67 Firefly's 282 km/h, a difference of 818 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or T-67 Firefly?
The JL-9 has a longer range at 863 km compared to the T-67 Firefly's 753 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or T-67 Firefly?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the T-67 Firefly's 5,791 meters (18,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or T-67 Firefly?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the T-67 Firefly's 1,157 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or T-67 Firefly?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the T-67 Firefly's 7.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly entered service first in 1974, 39 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or T-67 Firefly?
The T-67 Firefly has been produced in greater numbers with 250 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.