AV-8B Harrier II vs J-7 Fishcan
Overview
The AV-8B Harrier II and the J-7 Fishcan are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas/BAe and Chengdu respectively.
The J-7 Fishcan reaches 2,200 km/h — 2.1x the AV-8B Harrier II's 1,070 km/h. The AV-8B Harrier II has an operational range of 2,200 km vs 850 km for the J-7 Fishcan. The J-7 Fishcan operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 15,240 m for the AV-8B Harrier II.
The AV-8B Harrier II has been produced in 337 units vs 2,400 for the J-7 Fishcan. Unit cost is $26M for the AV-8B Harrier II vs $2M for the J-7 Fishcan. The J-7 Fishcan first flew 5 years before the AV-8B Harrier II (1966 vs 1971).
| British-American ground-attack aircraft, infamously deployed in numerous conflicts including the Gulf War with unique vertical takeoff/landing capabilities. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas/BAe |
| First flight | 6 January 1971 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 337 units |
| Average unit price | $26 million |
| Chinese jet fighter, notable for usage in the late Cold War era, widely deployed in the Third Taiwan Strait Crisis. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Chengdu |
| First flight | 17 January 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 2400 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wing area | 22.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1070 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 14,100 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,340 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 10,500 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 24.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2200 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 850 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,100 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,292 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,488 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 2,200 km compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 850 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.