EMB 312 Tucano vs JL-10
The EMB 312 Tucano and the JL-10 are both Military Training Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and AVIC respectively. The JL-10 reaches 1,715 km/h — 3.8x the EMB 312 Tucano's 448 km/h. The EMB 312 Tucano has an operational range of 1,916 km vs 2,600 km for the JL-10. The JL-10 operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 9,145 m for the EMB 312 Tucano. At 9,500 kg MTOW, the JL-10 is 3.0x the EMB 312 Tucano's 3,175 kg. The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in 624 units vs 20 for the JL-10. Unit cost is $1.7M for the EMB 312 Tucano vs $15M for the JL-10. The EMB 312 Tucano first flew 26 years before the JL-10 (1980 vs 2006).
| Brazilian military trainer aircraft, utilized heavily in the 1980s, known for participation in the Iran–Iraq war. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | 16 August 1980 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 624 units |
| Average unit price | $1.7 million |
| Chinese advanced trainer jet, operational since 2017, employed significantly by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Military Training Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | AVIC |
| First flight | 26 March 2006 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 20 units |
| Average unit price | $15 million |
| Wing area | 19.4 m² |
| Wingspan | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 9.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 448 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,916 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,145 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,175 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,870 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 559 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 9.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1715 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,600 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,250 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the EMB 312 Tucano or JL-10?
The JL-10 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,715 km/h compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 448 km/h, a difference of 1,267 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB 312 Tucano or JL-10?
The JL-10 has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 1,916 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB 312 Tucano or JL-10?
The JL-10 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 9,145 meters (30,003 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB 312 Tucano or JL-10?
The JL-10 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,500 kg compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 3,175 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB 312 Tucano or JL-10?
The JL-10 is longer at 12.6 meters compared to the EMB 312 Tucano's 9.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EMB 312 Tucano or JL-10?
The JL-10 is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the EMB 312 Tucano at $1.7 million.
Which entered service first, the EMB 312 Tucano or JL-10?
The EMB 312 Tucano entered service first in 1983, 30 years before the JL-10 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB 312 Tucano or JL-10?
The EMB 312 Tucano has been produced in greater numbers with 624 units compared to 20 units of the JL-10.