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JL-9 vs Tu-134 Crusty

JL-9 vs Tu-134 Crusty at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 950 km/h, range 863 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 9,800 vs 47,600 kg, built 13 vs 854 units.

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
Tupolev Tu-134 Crusty military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Tu-134 Crusty
Specifications
JL-9 Tu-134 Crusty
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou Tupolev
First flight 13 December 2003 29 July 1963
Year introduced 2013 1970
Number produced 13 units 854 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 24.9 m² 127.3 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 29.0 m
Height 4.1 m 9.0 m
Length 14.6 m 37.1 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 863 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 47,600 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 27,960 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 2 x 6,799 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 950 km/h, a difference of 150 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Tu-134 Crusty's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,600 kg compared to the JL-9's 9,800 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty is longer at 37.1 meters compared to the JL-9's 14.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty entered service first in 1970, 43 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or Tu-134 Crusty?
The Tu-134 Crusty has been produced in greater numbers with 854 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.