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AV-8B Harrier II vs J-7 Fishcan

AV-8B Harrier II vs J-7 Fishcan at a glance — top speed 1,070 vs 2,200 km/h, range 3,300 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 14,100 vs 9,100 kg, built 337 vs 2,400 units.

McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇺🇸 AV-8B Harrier II
Chengdu J-7 Fishcan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-7 Fishcan
Specifications
AV-8B Harrier II J-7 Fishcan
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Chengdu
First flight 6 January 1971 17 January 1966
Year introduced 1983 1966
Number produced 337 units 2400 units
Average unit price $26 million $2 million
Wing area 22.6 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 9.3 m 8.3 m
Height 3.6 m 4.1 m
Length 14.1 m 14.0 m
Maximum speed 1070 km/h 2200 km/h
Operational range 3,300 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 14,100 kg 9,100 kg
Empty weight 6,340 kg 5,292 kg
Total thrust 1 x 10,500 kgf 1 x 6,598 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AV-8B Harrier II or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the AV-8B Harrier II's 1,070 km/h, a difference of 1,130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AV-8B Harrier II or J-7 Fishcan?
The AV-8B Harrier II has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 2,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the AV-8B Harrier II or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the AV-8B Harrier II's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AV-8B Harrier II or J-7 Fishcan?
The AV-8B Harrier II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 14,100 kg compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 9,100 kg.
Which is larger, the AV-8B Harrier II or J-7 Fishcan?
The AV-8B Harrier II is longer at 14.1 meters compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AV-8B Harrier II or J-7 Fishcan?
The AV-8B Harrier II is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the J-7 Fishcan at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AV-8B Harrier II or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan entered service first in 1966, 17 years before the AV-8B Harrier II which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AV-8B Harrier II or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 337 units of the AV-8B Harrier II.