Comparison of Chengdu JJ-5 and Northrop T-38 Talon

Attribute	Northrop T-38 Talon ×	Chengdu JJ-5 ×
General
Manufacturer	Northrop Grumman	Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group
Model	Northrop T-38 Talon	Chengdu JJ-5
Country	United States	China
Manufactured from (year)	1961	1956
Manufactured to (year)	1972	1969
Type	Military Trainers	Military Trainers
Icao	T38	JJ5
Performance
Engine	2x General Electric J85-5A	1x Wopen WP-5D
Power, lbf (lbf)	3,850	5,010
Max cruise speed (km/h)	1,380	1,048
Approach speed (km/h)	246	-
Travel range (km)	1,835	1,222
Fuel economy (km/l)	0.827	-
Service ceiling (m)	15,240	14,295
Rate of climb (m/sec)	170.69	26.92
Take off distance (m)	1,128	590
Landing distance (m)	1,372	825
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	5,670	6,125
Max payload (kg)	630	2,000
Fuel tank capacity (l)	2,207	2,525
Dimensions
Seats	2	2
Exterior length (m)	14.14	11.5
Tail height (m)	3.92	3.8
Fuselage diameter (m)	1	1.2
Wing span (m)	7.7	9.62
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets