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JL-9 vs TS-11 Iskra

JL-9 vs TS-11 Iskra at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 720 km/h, range 863 vs 1,250 km, max takeoff weight 9,800 vs 3,840 kg, built 13 vs 424 units.

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
PZL Mielec TS-11 Iskra military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 TS-11 Iskra
Specifications
JL-9 TS-11 Iskra
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou PZL Mielec
First flight 13 December 2003 5 February 1960
Year introduced 2013 1964
Number produced 13 units 424 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 24.9 m² 17.5 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 10.1 m
Height 4.1 m 3.5 m
Length 14.6 m 11.2 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 720 km/h
Operational range 863 km 1,250 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 3,840 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 2,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 1 x 1,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or TS-11 Iskra?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 720 km/h, a difference of 380 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has a longer range at 1,250 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or TS-11 Iskra?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or TS-11 Iskra?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 3,840 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or TS-11 Iskra?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the TS-11 Iskra's 11.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra entered service first in 1964, 49 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or TS-11 Iskra?
The TS-11 Iskra has been produced in greater numbers with 424 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.