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F-5E Tiger II vs JH-7 Flounder

Northrop F-5E Tiger II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-5E Tiger II
Xian JH-7 Flounder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JH-7 Flounder
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Specifications
F-5E Tiger II JH-7 Flounder
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Xian
First flight 11 August 1972 14 December 1988
Year introduced 1976 1992
Number produced 1399 units 270 units
Average unit price $3 million $25 million
Wing area 17.3 m² 52.3 m²
Wingspan 8.1 m 12.8 m
Height 4.1 m 6.2 m
Length 14.5 m 22.3 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 1808 km/h
Operational range 891 km 900 km
Service ceiling 15,789 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,187 kg 28,475 kg
Empty weight 4,349 kg 14,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,176 kgf 2 x 11,114 kgf
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Overview

The F-5E Tiger II and the JH-7 Flounder are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Northrop and Xian respectively.

Top speed is 1,700 km/h for the F-5E Tiger II vs 1,808 km/h for the JH-7 Flounder. The F-5E Tiger II has an operational range of 891 km vs 900 km for the JH-7 Flounder. The JH-7 Flounder operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 15,789 m for the F-5E Tiger II. At 28,475 kg MTOW, the JH-7 Flounder is 2.5:1 the F-5E Tiger II's 11,187 kg.

The F-5E Tiger II has been produced in 1,399 units vs 270 for the JH-7 Flounder. Unit cost is $3M for the F-5E Tiger II vs $25M for the JH-7 Flounder. The F-5E Tiger II first flew 16 years before the JH-7 Flounder (1972 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-5E Tiger II or JH-7 Flounder?
The JH-7 Flounder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,808 km/h compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 108 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-5E Tiger II or JH-7 Flounder?
The JH-7 Flounder has a longer range at 900 km compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 891 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-5E Tiger II or JH-7 Flounder?
The JH-7 Flounder has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 15,789 meters (51,801 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-5E Tiger II or JH-7 Flounder?
The JH-7 Flounder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,475 kg compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 11,187 kg.
Which is larger, the F-5E Tiger II or JH-7 Flounder?
The JH-7 Flounder is longer at 22.3 meters compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-5E Tiger II or JH-7 Flounder?
The JH-7 Flounder is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the F-5E Tiger II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-5E Tiger II or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-5E Tiger II entered service first in 1976, 16 years before the JH-7 Flounder which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-5E Tiger II or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-5E Tiger II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,399 units compared to 270 units of the JH-7 Flounder.