GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

JL-9 vs TB-30 Epsilon

JL-9 vs TB-30 Epsilon at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 356 km/h, range 863 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 9,800 vs 1,250 kg, built 13 vs 19 units.

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
Socata TB-30 Epsilon military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 TB-30 Epsilon
Specifications
JL-9 TB-30 Epsilon
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou Socata
First flight 13 December 2003 22 December 1979
Year introduced 2013 1984
Number produced 13 units 19 units
Average unit price -- $1 million
Wing area 24.9 m² 9.0 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 7.9 m
Height 4.1 m 2.7 m
Length 14.6 m 7.6 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 356 km/h
Operational range 863 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 7,010 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 1,250 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 932 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 1 x 224 kW
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
Guide Chinese Aircraft Designations
JL-9 vs Robinson R44 Raven JL-9 vs Pipistrel Virus SW80 JL-9 vs T-6 Texan II JL-9 vs DA42 Twin Star JL-9 vs Grob G-120 JL-9 vs Pilatus PC-21

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 356 km/h, a difference of 744 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7,010 meters (22,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 1,250 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the TB-30 Epsilon's 7.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon entered service first in 1984, 29 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or TB-30 Epsilon?
The TB-30 Epsilon has been produced in greater numbers with 19 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.