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F-84 Thunderjet vs J-6 Farmer

F-84 Thunderjet vs J-6 Farmer at a glance — top speed 1,001 vs 1,540 km/h, range 3,218 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 10,590 vs 8,832 kg, built 7,524 vs 4,500 units.

Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
Specifications
F-84 Thunderjet J-6 Farmer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic Shenyang
First flight 28 February 1946 30 September 1959
Year introduced 1950 1962
Number produced 7524 units 4500 units
Average unit price $1.4 million --
Wing area 24.0 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 9.0 m
Height 3.8 m 3.9 m
Length 11.6 m 14.6 m
Maximum speed 1001 km/h 1540 km/h
Operational range 3,218 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 12,344 m 17,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg 8,832 kg
Empty weight 5,200 kg 5,172 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 kgf 2 x 32 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,540 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 539 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-6 Farmer?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 3,218 km compared to the J-6 Farmer's 2,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,900 meters (58,727 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-6 Farmer?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 10,590 kg compared to the J-6 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-6 Farmer?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 12 years before the J-6 Farmer which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-6 Farmer?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 4,500 units of the J-6 Farmer.