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Alpha Jet vs J-7 Fishcan

Alpha Jet vs J-7 Fishcan at a glance — top speed 1,000 vs 2,200 km/h, range 2,940 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 9,100 kg, built 480 vs 2,400 units.

Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 Alpha JetFull specs
Chengdu J-7 Fishcan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-7 FishcanFull specs
Specifications
Alpha Jet J-7 Fishcan
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault/Dornier Chengdu
First flight 26 October 1973 17 January 1966
Year introduced 1979 1966
Number produced 480 units 2400 units
Average unit price $8 million $2 million
Wing area 17.5 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 8.3 m
Height 4.2 m 4.1 m
Length 13.2 m 14.0 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 2200 km/h
Operational range 2,940 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 9,100 kg
Empty weight 3,515 kg 5,292 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,350 kgf 1 x 6,598 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alpha Jet or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the Alpha Jet's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 1,200 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alpha Jet or J-7 Fishcan?
The Alpha Jet has a longer range at 2,940 km compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 2,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alpha Jet or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the Alpha Jet's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alpha Jet or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,100 kg compared to the Alpha Jet's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Alpha Jet or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan is longer at 13.9 meters compared to the Alpha Jet's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alpha Jet or J-7 Fishcan?
The Alpha Jet is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the J-7 Fishcan at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Alpha Jet or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan entered service first in 1966, 13 years before the Alpha Jet which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alpha Jet or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 480 units of the Alpha Jet.