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JL-9 vs NAMC YS-11

JL-9 vs NAMC YS-11 at a glance — top speed 1,100 vs 470 km/h, range 863 vs 2,110 km, max takeoff weight 9,800 vs 23,500 kg, built 13 vs 182 units.

Guizhou JL-9 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-9
NAMC YS-11 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 NAMC YS-11
Specifications
JL-9 NAMC YS-11
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou NAMC
First flight 13 December 2003 30 August 1962
Year introduced 2013 1965
Number produced 13 units 182 units
Average unit price -- $2.2 million
Wing area 24.9 m² 94.8 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 32.0 m
Height 4.1 m 9.0 m
Length 14.6 m 26.3 m
Maximum speed 1100 km/h 470 km/h
Operational range 863 km 2,110 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 6,980 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 7,800 kg 14,600 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf 2 x 2,259 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-9 or NAMC YS-11?
The JL-9 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,100 km/h compared to the NAMC YS-11's 470 km/h, a difference of 630 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-9 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a longer range at 2,110 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-9 or NAMC YS-11?
The JL-9 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the NAMC YS-11's 6,980 meters (22,900 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-9 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the JL-9's 9,800 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-9 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 is longer at 26.3 meters compared to the JL-9's 14.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the JL-9 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 entered service first in 1965, 48 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-9 or NAMC YS-11?
The NAMC YS-11 has been produced in greater numbers with 182 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.