JL-8 vs F-5E Tiger II

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
American fighter jet, used in the Cold War era, notable for its worldwide military deployments, including operation Desert Storm.
Picture of F-5E Tiger II
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop
First flight 11 August 1972
Year of introduction 1976
Number produced 1399 units
Average unit price $3 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 17.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 8.1 m β—‰
Height 4.1 m β—‰
Length 14.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1700 km/h β—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 15,789 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 11,187 kg β—‰
Empty weight 4,349 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf β—‰
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