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A-10 Thunderbolt II vs J-6 Farmer

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
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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 17 December 1958
Year introduced 1975 1958
Number produced 716 units 4500 units
Average unit price $20 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 463 km 1,400 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 4,112 kgf 2 x 13 kN
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Overview

The A-10 Thunderbolt II and the J-6 Farmer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Fairchild Republic and Shenyang respectively.

The J-6 Farmer reaches 1,540 km/h — 2.3x the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 675 km/h. The A-10 Thunderbolt II has an operational range of 463 km vs 1,400 km for the J-6 Farmer. The J-6 Farmer operates at altitudes up to 17,900 m compared to 13,716 m for the A-10 Thunderbolt II. At 22,680 kg MTOW, the A-10 Thunderbolt II is 2.6x the J-6 Farmer's 8,832 kg.

The A-10 Thunderbolt II has been produced in 716 units vs 4,500 for the J-6 Farmer. The J-6 Farmer first flew 14 years before the A-10 Thunderbolt II (1958 vs 1972).

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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 J-6 Farmer has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 463 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 1958, 17 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.