JL-8 vs A-37 Dragonfly
Chinese jet trainer, developed in the late 20th century, regularly deployed for pilot training and light attack roles. | |
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Origin country | π¨π³ China π΅π° Pakistan |
Category | Combat Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Hongdu |
First flight | 21 November 1990 |
Year of introduction | 1994 |
Number produced | 500 units |
Average unit price | $10 million |
Vietnam War-era American light attack aircraft, extensively deployed in close air support and counter-insurgency operations. | |
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Origin country | πΊπΈ United States |
Category | Combat Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Cessna |
First flight | 1 October 1964 |
Year of introduction | 1967 |
Number produced | 577 units |
Average unit price | $0.2 million |
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 |
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 |