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F/A-18 Hornet vs J-6 Farmer

F/A-18 Hornet vs J-6 Farmer at a glance — top speed 1,915 vs 1,540 km/h, range 2,017 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 23,541 vs 8,832 kg, built 1,480 vs 4,500 units.

McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F/A-18 HornetFull specs
Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 FarmerFull specs
Specifications
F/A-18 Hornet J-6 Farmer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Shenyang
First flight 18 November 1978 30 September 1959
Year introduced 1981 1962
Number produced 1480 units 4500 units
Average unit price $29 million --
Wing area 38.0 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 12.3 m 9.0 m
Height 4.7 m 3.9 m
Length 17.1 m 14.6 m
Maximum speed 1915 km/h 1540 km/h
Operational range 2,017 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 17,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,541 kg 8,832 kg
Empty weight 10,433 kg 5,172 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,051 kgf 2 x 32 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F/A-18 Hornet or J-6 Farmer?
The F/A-18 Hornet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,915 km/h compared to the J-6 Farmer's 1,540 km/h, a difference of 375 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 Hornet or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 2,017 km.
Which can fly higher, the F/A-18 Hornet or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,900 meters (58,727 ft) compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F/A-18 Hornet or J-6 Farmer?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,541 kg compared to the J-6 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the F/A-18 Hornet or J-6 Farmer?
The F/A-18 Hornet is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the J-6 Farmer's 14.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the F/A-18 Hornet or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer entered service first in 1962, 19 years before the F/A-18 Hornet which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F/A-18 Hornet or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 4,500 units compared to 1,480 units of the F/A-18 Hornet.