JL-8 vs A-37 Dragonfly

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 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.
Picture of A-37 Dragonfly
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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—‰
Wing area 17.1 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 10.9 m β—‰
Height 2.7 m β—‰
Length 8.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 816 km/h β—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 12,730 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,817 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,293 kgf β—‰
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