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F-4 Phantom II vs J-6 Farmer

F-4 Phantom II vs J-6 Farmer at a glance — top speed 2,370 vs 1,540 km/h, range 2,699 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 28,030 vs 8,832 kg, built 5,195 vs 4,500 units.

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
Specifications
F-4 Phantom II J-6 Farmer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Shenyang
First flight 27 May 1958 30 September 1959
Year introduced 1962 1962
Number produced 5195 units 4500 units
Average unit price $3 million --
Wing area 49.2 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 9.0 m
Height 5.0 m 3.9 m
Length 19.0 m 14.6 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 1540 km/h
Operational range 2,699 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 17,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 8,832 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 5,172 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,094 kgf 2 x 32 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or J-6 Farmer?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the J-6 Farmer's 1,540 km/h, a difference of 830 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or J-6 Farmer?
The F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 2,699 km compared to the J-6 Farmer's 2,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or J-6 Farmer?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the J-6 Farmer's 17,900 meters (58,727 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or J-6 Farmer?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the J-6 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or J-6 Farmer?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the J-6 Farmer's 14.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer entered service first in 1962, 0 years before the F-4 Phantom II which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or J-6 Farmer?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 4,500 units of the J-6 Farmer.