JL-9 vs L-39 Albatros

Chinese advanced trainer jet, operational since the 2000s, extensively used for fighter-bomber training by the People's Liberation Army Air Force.
Picture of JL-9
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Guizhou
First flight 13 December 2003
Year of introduction 2013
Number produced 13 units
Average unit price $-- million
Czech training jet, operational since the Cold War, deployed worldwide for various military aviation roles.
Picture of L-39 Albatros
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czech Republic
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aero
First flight 4 November 1968
Year of introduction 1972
Number produced 2900 units
Average unit price $1 million
Wing area 24.9 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.3 m â—‰
Height 4.1 m â—‰
Length 14.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range None km
Service ceiling 16,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 9,800 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,800 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,497 kgf â—‰
3-view profile of JL-9
Wing area 18.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.5 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 12.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 750 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km
Service ceiling 11,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 4,700 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,459 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,720 kgf â—‰
3-view profile of L-39 Albatros

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