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F-14 Tomcat vs J-6 Farmer

Grumman F-14 Tomcat combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-14 Tomcat
Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
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Specifications
F-14 Tomcat J-6 Farmer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Shenyang
First flight 21 December 1970 17 December 1958
Year introduced 1972 1958
Number produced 712 units 4500 units
Average unit price $38 million --
Wing area 52.5 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 19.6 m 9.0 m
Height 4.9 m 3.9 m
Length 19.1 m 14.6 m
Maximum speed 2485 km/h 1540 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 1,400 km
Service ceiling 17,069 m 17,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,724 kg 8,832 kg
Empty weight 18,191 kg 5,172 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,204 kgf 2 x 13 kN
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Overview

The F-14 Tomcat and the J-6 Farmer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Shenyang respectively.

Top speed is 2,485 km/h for the F-14 Tomcat vs 1,540 km/h for the J-6 Farmer. The F-14 Tomcat has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 1,400 km for the J-6 Farmer. The J-6 Farmer operates at altitudes up to 17,900 m compared to 17,069 m for the F-14 Tomcat. At 33,724 kg MTOW, the F-14 Tomcat is 3.8x the J-6 Farmer's 8,832 kg.

The F-14 Tomcat has been produced in 712 units vs 4,500 for the J-6 Farmer. The J-6 Farmer first flew 12 years before the F-14 Tomcat (1958 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-14 Tomcat or J-6 Farmer?
The F-14 Tomcat is faster with a maximum speed of 2,485 km/h compared to the J-6 Farmer's 1,540 km/h, a difference of 945 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-14 Tomcat or J-6 Farmer?
The F-14 Tomcat has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the J-6 Farmer's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-14 Tomcat or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,900 meters (58,727 ft) compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 17,069 meters (56,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-14 Tomcat or J-6 Farmer?
The F-14 Tomcat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,724 kg compared to the J-6 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the F-14 Tomcat or J-6 Farmer?
The F-14 Tomcat is longer at 19.1 meters compared to the J-6 Farmer's 14.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-14 Tomcat or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer entered service first in 1958, 14 years before the F-14 Tomcat which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-14 Tomcat or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 4,500 units compared to 712 units of the F-14 Tomcat.