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F-16 Fighting Falcon vs J-6 Farmer

F-16 Fighting Falcon vs J-6 Farmer at a glance — top speed 2,178 vs 1,540 km/h, range 4,217 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 19,200 vs 8,832 kg, built 4,604 vs 4,500 units.

General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-16 Fighting Falcon
Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
Specifications
F-16 Fighting Falcon J-6 Farmer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics Shenyang
First flight 2 February 1974 30 September 1959
Year introduced 1979 1962
Number produced 4604 units 4500 units
Average unit price $18.8 million --
Wing area 27.9 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.0 m
Height 4.9 m 3.9 m
Length 15.1 m 14.6 m
Maximum speed 2178 km/h 1540 km/h
Operational range 4,217 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 17,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,200 kg 8,832 kg
Empty weight 8,570 kg 5,172 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,701 kgf 2 x 32 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or J-6 Farmer?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,178 km/h compared to the J-6 Farmer's 1,540 km/h, a difference of 638 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or J-6 Farmer?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a longer range at 4,217 km compared to the J-6 Farmer's 2,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,900 meters (58,727 ft) compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or J-6 Farmer?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,200 kg compared to the J-6 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or J-6 Farmer?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is longer at 15.1 meters compared to the J-6 Farmer's 14.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer entered service first in 1962, 17 years before the F-16 Fighting Falcon which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or J-6 Farmer?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 4,500 units of the J-6 Farmer.