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F-15 Eagle vs J-6 Farmer

McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15 Eagle
Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
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Specifications
F-15 Eagle J-6 Farmer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Shenyang
First flight 27 July 1972 17 December 1958
Year introduced 1976 1958
Number produced 1198 units 4500 units
Average unit price $29 million --
Wing area 56.5 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 9.0 m
Height 5.6 m 3.9 m
Length 19.4 m 14.6 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 1540 km/h
Operational range 3,971 km 1,400 km
Service ceiling 19,812 m 17,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 30,844 kg 8,832 kg
Empty weight 12,701 kg 5,172 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,915 kgf 2 x 13 kN
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Overview

The F-15 Eagle and the J-6 Farmer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Shenyang respectively.

Top speed is 2,655 km/h for the F-15 Eagle vs 1,540 km/h for the J-6 Farmer. The F-15 Eagle has an operational range of 3,971 km vs 1,400 km for the J-6 Farmer. The F-15 Eagle operates at altitudes up to 19,812 m compared to 17,900 m for the J-6 Farmer. At 30,844 kg MTOW, the F-15 Eagle is 3.5x the J-6 Farmer's 8,832 kg.

The F-15 Eagle has been produced in 1,198 units vs 4,500 for the J-6 Farmer. The J-6 Farmer first flew 14 years before the F-15 Eagle (1958 vs 1972).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15 Eagle or J-6 Farmer?
The F-15 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the J-6 Farmer's 1,540 km/h, a difference of 1,115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-15 Eagle or J-6 Farmer?
The F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the J-6 Farmer's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or J-6 Farmer?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the J-6 Farmer's 17,900 meters (58,727 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or J-6 Farmer?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,844 kg compared to the J-6 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or J-6 Farmer?
The F-15 Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the J-6 Farmer's 14.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-15 Eagle or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer entered service first in 1958, 18 years before the F-15 Eagle which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15 Eagle or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 4,500 units compared to 1,198 units of the F-15 Eagle.