GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs J-6 Farmer

Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2
Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
Change comparison vs
Specifications
Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 J-6 Farmer
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Shenyang
First flight 20 July 1971 30 September 1959
Year introduced 1977 1962
Number produced 77 units 4500 units
Average unit price $22 million --
Wing area 21.0 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 7.9 m 9.0 m
Height 4.4 m 3.9 m
Length 17.9 m 14.6 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 1540 km/h
Operational range 2,870 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 17,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,800 kg 8,832 kg
Empty weight 6,197 kg 5,172 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,272 kgf 2 x 32 kN
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 and the J-6 Farmer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mitsubishi and Shenyang respectively.

Top speed is 1,700 km/h for the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs 1,540 km/h for the J-6 Farmer. The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has an operational range of 2,870 km vs 2,200 km for the J-6 Farmer. The J-6 Farmer operates at altitudes up to 17,900 m compared to 15,240 m for the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2.

The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has been produced in 77 units vs 4,500 for the J-6 Farmer. The J-6 Farmer first flew 12 years before the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 (1959 vs 1971).

Related Comparisons
Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs MiG-21 Fishbed Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs F-4 Phantom II Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs MiG-23 Flogger Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs F-16 Fighting Falcon Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs Su-17 Fitter Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs F-104 Starfighter

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or J-6 Farmer?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,700 km/h compared to the J-6 Farmer's 1,540 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or J-6 Farmer?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has a longer range at 2,870 km compared to the J-6 Farmer's 2,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,900 meters (58,727 ft) compared to the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or J-6 Farmer?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,800 kg compared to the J-6 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or J-6 Farmer?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is longer at 17.9 meters compared to the J-6 Farmer's 14.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer entered service first in 1962, 15 years before the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 4,500 units compared to 77 units of the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2.