JL-9 vs Yak-11 Moose

The JL-9 and the Yak-11 Moose are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Guizhou and Yakovlev respectively. The JL-9 reaches 1,100 km/h — 2.4x the Yak-11 Moose's 465 km/h. The JL-9 has an operational range of 863 km vs 1,280 km for the Yak-11 Moose. The JL-9 operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 7,100 m for the Yak-11 Moose. At 9,800 kg MTOW, the JL-9 is 3.9x the Yak-11 Moose's 2,500 kg. The JL-9 has been produced in 13 units vs 4,566 for the Yak-11 Moose. The Yak-11 Moose first flew 58 years before the JL-9 (1945 vs 2003).

Chinese advanced trainer jet, operational since the 2000s, extensively used for fighter-bomber training by the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
Guizhou JL-9 Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou
First flight 13 December 2003
Year introduced 2013
Number produced 13 units
Average unit price $-- million
Soviet trainer aircraft, widely deployed during the Cold War, notable for its robustness and maintenance simplicity.
Yakovlev Yak-11 Moose Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 10 November 1945
Year introduced 1946
Number produced 4566 units
Average unit price $0.0 million
Wing area 24.9 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m
Height 4.1 m
Length 14.6 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h
Operational range 863 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf
Wing area 15.4 m²
Wingspan 9.4 m
Height 3.3 m
Length 8.5 m
Maximum speed 465 km/h
Operational range 1,280 km
Service ceiling 7,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 2,500 kg
Empty weight 1,900 kg
Total thrust 1 x 419 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or Yak-11 Moose?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 465 km/h, a difference of 635 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has a longer range at 1,280 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or Yak-11 Moose?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 7,100 meters (23,293 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or Yak-11 Moose?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 2,500 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or Yak-11 Moose?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the Yak-11 Moose's 8.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose entered service first in 1946, 67 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or Yak-11 Moose?
The Yak-11 Moose has been produced in greater numbers with 4,566 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.