Alphajet vs JL-8

French-German trainer jet, known for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) pilot training, used particularly from late 1970s onward.
Picture of Alphajet
Origin country πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Germany πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France
Category Combat Aircrafts
Manufacturer Dassault-BrΓ©guet/Dornier
First flight 26 October 1973
Year of introduction 1978
Number produced 480 units
Average unit price $8 million
Chinese jet trainer, developed in the late 20th century, regularly deployed for pilot training and light attack roles.
Picture of JL-8
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China πŸ‡΅πŸ‡° Pakistan
Category Combat Aircrafts
Manufacturer Hongdu
First flight 21 November 1990
Year of introduction 1994
Number produced 500 units
Average unit price $10 million
Wing area 17.5 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 9.1 m β—‰
Height 4.2 m β—‰
Length 13.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1000 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,600 km β—‰
Service ceiling 14,630 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,515 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,350 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of Alphajet
Wing area 17.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 9.6 m β—‰
Height 4.2 m β—‰
Length 11.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 800 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,250 km β—‰
Service ceiling 13,600 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,330 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,687 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,633 kgf β—‰

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