JL-9 vs Yak-130 Mitten

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
Russian advanced trainer and combat aircraft, widely deployed in various countries and known for its aerobatic capabilities.
Yakovlev Yak-130 Mitten Training profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 26 May 1996
Year introduced 2010
Number produced 186 units
Average unit price $18 million
Wing area 24.9 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.3 m â—‰
Height 4.1 m â—‰
Length 14.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1100 km/h â—‰
Operational range 863 km â—‰
Service ceiling 16,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,800 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf â—‰
Wing area 23.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.8 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 11.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1050 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,100 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,290 kg â—‰
Empty weight 4,600 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,500 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the Yak-130 Mitten's 1,050 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a longer range at 2,100 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Yak-130 Mitten's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,290 kg compared to the JL-9's 9,800 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the Yak-130 Mitten's 11.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten entered service first in 2010, 3 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or Yak-130 Mitten?
The Yak-130 Mitten has been produced in greater numbers with 186 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.