JL-8 vs PC-7 Turbo Trainer

Chinese jet trainer, developed in the late 20th century, regularly deployed for pilot training and light attack roles.
Picture of JL-8
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Hongdu
First flight 21 November 1990
Year of introduction 1994
Number produced 500 units
Average unit price $10 million
Swiss-made turbo trainer, distinguished by service in over 30 air forces, dating back to the late 1970s.
Picture of PC-7 Turbo Trainer
Origin country 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Pilatus
First flight 12 April 1966
Year of introduction 1978
Number produced 618 units
Average unit price $1.5 million
Wing area 17.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.6 m â—‰
Height 4.2 m â—‰
Length 11.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 800 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,250 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,600 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,330 kg â—‰
Empty weight 2,687 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,633 kgf â—‰
Wing area 16.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 10.4 m â—‰
Height 3.2 m â—‰
Length 9.8 m â—‰
Maximum speed 412 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,200 km â—‰
Service ceiling 10,060 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 2,700 kg â—‰
Empty weight 1,330 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 410 kW â—‰
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