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Alpha Jet vs J-6 Farmer

Alpha Jet vs J-6 Farmer at a glance — top speed 1,000 vs 1,540 km/h, range 2,940 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 8,832 kg, built 480 vs 4,500 units.

Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 Alpha Jet
Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
Specifications
Alpha Jet J-6 Farmer
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault/Dornier Shenyang
First flight 26 October 1973 30 September 1959
Year introduced 1978 1962
Number produced 480 units 4500 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wing area 17.5 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 9.0 m
Height 4.2 m 3.9 m
Length 13.2 m 14.6 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 1540 km/h
Operational range 2,940 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 17,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 8,832 kg
Empty weight 3,515 kg 5,172 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 2 x 32 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alpha Jet or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,540 km/h compared to the Alpha Jet's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 540 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alpha Jet or J-6 Farmer?
The Alpha Jet has a longer range at 2,940 km compared to the J-6 Farmer's 2,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alpha Jet or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,900 meters (58,727 ft) compared to the Alpha Jet's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alpha Jet or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,832 kg compared to the Alpha Jet's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Alpha Jet or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the Alpha Jet's 13.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Alpha Jet or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer entered service first in 1962, 16 years before the Alpha Jet which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alpha Jet or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 4,500 units compared to 480 units of the Alpha Jet.