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F-14 Tomcat vs J-6 Farmer

F-14 Tomcat vs J-6 Farmer at a glance — top speed 2,485 vs 1,540 km/h, range 3,000 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 33,724 vs 8,832 kg, built 712 vs 4,500 units.

Grumman F-14 Tomcat combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-14 Tomcat
Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
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 30 September 1959
Year introduced 1972 1962
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 2,200 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 12,224 kgf 2 x 32 kN
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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 2,200 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 1962, 10 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.