AV-8B Harrier II vs J-8 Finback
The AV-8B Harrier II and the J-8 Finback are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas/BAe and Shenyang respectively. The J-8 Finback reaches 2,300 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 1,000 km for the J-8 Finback. The J-8 Finback operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 15,240 m for the AV-8B Harrier II. The AV-8B Harrier II has been produced in 337 units vs 408 for the J-8 Finback. Unit cost is $26M for the AV-8B Harrier II vs $15M for the J-8 Finback. The J-8 Finback first flew 2 years before the AV-8B Harrier II (1969 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 interceptor, operational from the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for aerial warfare by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Shenyang |
| First flight | 5 July 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 408 units |
| Average unit price | $15 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 | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 9.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 21.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2300 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,879 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 10,371 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,794 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AV-8B Harrier II or J-8 Finback?
The J-8 Finback is faster with a maximum speed of 2,300 km/h compared to the AV-8B Harrier II's 1,070 km/h, a difference of 1,230 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AV-8B Harrier II or J-8 Finback?
The AV-8B Harrier II has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the J-8 Finback's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the AV-8B Harrier II or J-8 Finback?
The J-8 Finback has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 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-8 Finback?
The J-8 Finback has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,879 kg compared to the AV-8B Harrier II's 14,100 kg.
Which is larger, the AV-8B Harrier II or J-8 Finback?
The J-8 Finback is longer at 21.5 meters compared to the AV-8B Harrier II's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AV-8B Harrier II or J-8 Finback?
The AV-8B Harrier II is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the J-8 Finback at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the AV-8B Harrier II or J-8 Finback?
The J-8 Finback entered service first in 1980, 3 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-8 Finback?
The J-8 Finback has been produced in greater numbers with 408 units compared to 337 units of the AV-8B Harrier II.