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JL-9 vs Yak-52

JL-9 vs Yak-52 at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 285 km/h, range 863 vs 550 km, max takeoff weight 9,800 vs 1,305 kg, built 13 vs 1,815 units.

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
Yakovlev Yak-52 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Yak-52
Specifications
JL-9 Yak-52
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou Yakovlev
First flight 13 December 2003 1 January 1976
Year introduced 2013 1979
Number produced 13 units 1815 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 24.9 m² 15.0 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 9.3 m
Height 4.1 m 2.7 m
Length 14.6 m 7.7 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 285 km/h
Operational range 863 km 550 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 4,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 1,305 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 1,015 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 1 x 265 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or Yak-52?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the Yak-52's 285 km/h, a difference of 815 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or Yak-52?
The JL-9 has a longer range at 863 km compared to the Yak-52's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or Yak-52?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Yak-52's 4,000 meters (13,123 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or Yak-52?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the Yak-52's 1,305 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or Yak-52?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the Yak-52's 7.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 entered service first in 1979, 34 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or Yak-52?
The Yak-52 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,815 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.