F-5 Freedom Fighter vs J-7 Fishcan
| American light fighter of Cold War era, notable for worldwide deployment, used extensively in Vietnam and various regional conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Northrop |
| First flight | 30 July 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 1204 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Chinese jet fighter, notable for usage in the late Cold War era, widely deployed in the Third Taiwan Strait Crisis. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Chengdu |
| First flight | 17 January 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 2400 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wing area | 17.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1700 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 891 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,789 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,187 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,349 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,176 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 24.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2200 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 850 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,100 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,292 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,488 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of J-7 Fishcan by Bangladesh Air Force.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the F-5 Freedom Fighter's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 500 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or J-7 Fishcan?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter has a longer range at 891 km compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 850 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the F-5 Freedom Fighter's 15,789 meters (51,801 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or J-7 Fishcan?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,187 kg compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 9,100 kg.
Which is larger, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or J-7 Fishcan?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the F-5 Freedom Fighter at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or J-7 Fishcan?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter entered service first in 1965, 1 years before the J-7 Fishcan which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 1,204 units of the F-5 Freedom Fighter.