Guizhou JL-9

Summary

Category Training aircraft
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
First flight13 December 2003
Year of introduction2013
Number produced8 units

Description

The Guizhou JL-9 is a military aircraft developed by Guizhou Aircraft Industry Corporation in China. Designed primarily as a trainer aircraft, it is also equipped for light attack missions. The development of the JL-9 began in the late 1980s, aiming to replace the aging trainer fleet of the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). It features a tandem-seat configuration and a low-wing design, providing stability and enhanced training capabilities. The JL-9 is deployed by the PLAAF and the Naval Aviation of the People's Liberation Army Navy for pilot training and combat readiness.

Technical specifications

Version: JL-9
Wing area24.9 m² (267.8 sqft)
Wingspan8.3 m (27.3 ft)
Height4.1 m (13.5 ft)
Length14.6 m (47.7 ft)
Service ceiling16000 m (52493 ft)
Empty weight7800 kg (17196 lbs)
Max. takeoff weight9800 kg (21605 lbs)
Climb rate260.0 m/s (853.0 ft/s)
Powerplant1 × turbojet Guizhou WP-13F delivering 4497 kgp, up to 6645 kgp with afterburner

Current operating countries

Country Units
Sudan Sudan 6
China China 2

Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.

All operators

ChinaSudan