JL-9 vs M-346 Master

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
Italian trainer jet, renowned for its advanced-technology and operational flexibility, extensively used by Israel, Italy, Singapore and Poland.
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Aermacchi
First flight 15 July 2004
Year of introduction 2015
Number produced 92 units
Average unit price $40 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
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 23.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.7 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 11.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1092 km/h
Service ceiling 13,716 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 9,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 4,610 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,835 kgf â—‰

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