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JL-10 vs M-346 Master

AVIC JL-10 military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JL-10
Aermacchi M-346 Master military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 M-346 Master
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Specifications
JL-10 M-346 Master
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer AVIC Aermacchi
First flight 26 March 2006 15 July 2004
Year introduced 2013 2015
Number produced 20 units 92 units
Average unit price $15 million $40 million
Wing area -- m² 23.5 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.7 m
Height 4.8 m 4.8 m
Length 12.6 m 11.5 m
Maximum speed 1715 km/h 1092 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 1,925 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg 9,500 kg
Empty weight 4,500 kg 4,610 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,500 kgf 2 x 2,835 kgf
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Overview

The JL-10 and the M-346 Master are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by AVIC and Aermacchi respectively.

Top speed is 1,715 km/h for the JL-10 vs 1,092 km/h for the M-346 Master. The JL-10 has an operational range of 2,600 km vs 1,925 km for the M-346 Master. The JL-10 operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 13,716 m for the M-346 Master.

The JL-10 has been produced in 20 units vs 92 for the M-346 Master. Unit cost is $15M for the JL-10 vs $40M for the M-346 Master. The M-346 Master first flew 2 years before the JL-10 (2004 vs 2006).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-10 or M-346 Master?
The JL-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,715 km/h compared to the M-346 Master's 1,092 km/h, a difference of 623 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-10 or M-346 Master?
The JL-10 has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the M-346 Master's 1,925 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-10 or M-346 Master?
The JL-10 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the M-346 Master's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-10 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the JL-10's 9,500 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-10 or M-346 Master?
The JL-10 is longer at 12.6 meters compared to the M-346 Master's 11.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JL-10 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master is more expensive at approximately $40 million per unit compared to the JL-10 at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the JL-10 or M-346 Master?
The JL-10 entered service first in 2013, 2 years before the M-346 Master which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-10 or M-346 Master?
The M-346 Master has been produced in greater numbers with 92 units compared to 20 units of the JL-10.