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A-10 Thunderbolt II vs J-6 Farmer

A-10 Thunderbolt II vs J-6 Farmer at a glance — top speed 675 vs 1,540 km/h, range 4,150 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 22,680 vs 8,832 kg, built 716 vs 4,500 units.

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-10 Thunderbolt II
Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
Specifications
A-10 Thunderbolt II J-6 Farmer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Fairchild Republic Shenyang
First flight 10 May 1972 30 September 1959
Year introduced 1975 1962
Number produced 716 units 4500 units
Average unit price $12.1 million --
Wing area 47.0 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 17.5 m 9.0 m
Height 4.5 m 3.9 m
Length 16.3 m 14.6 m
Maximum speed 675 km/h 1540 km/h
Operational range 4,150 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 17,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,680 kg 8,832 kg
Empty weight 11,321 kg 5,172 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,224 kgf 2 x 32 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,540 km/h compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 675 km/h, a difference of 865 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or J-6 Farmer?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a longer range at 4,150 km compared to the J-6 Farmer's 2,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,900 meters (58,727 ft) compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or J-6 Farmer?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,680 kg compared to the J-6 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or J-6 Farmer?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is longer at 16.3 meters compared to the J-6 Farmer's 14.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer entered service first in 1962, 13 years before the A-10 Thunderbolt II which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 4,500 units compared to 716 units of the A-10 Thunderbolt II.