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F/A-18 Hornet vs J-7 Fishcan

F/A-18 Hornet vs J-7 Fishcan at a glance — top speed 1,915 vs 2,200 km/h, range 2,017 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 23,541 vs 9,100 kg, built 1,480 vs 2,400 units.

McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F/A-18 Hornet
Chengdu J-7 Fishcan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-7 Fishcan
Specifications
F/A-18 Hornet J-7 Fishcan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Chengdu
First flight 18 November 1978 17 January 1966
Year introduced 1983 1966
Number produced 1480 units 2400 units
Average unit price $29 million $2 million
Wing area 38.0 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 12.3 m 8.3 m
Height 4.7 m 4.1 m
Length 17.1 m 14.0 m
Maximum speed 1915 km/h 2200 km/h
Operational range 2,017 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,541 kg 9,100 kg
Empty weight 10,433 kg 5,292 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,051 kgf 1 x 6,598 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F/A-18 Hornet or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 1,915 km/h, a difference of 285 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 Hornet or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan 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-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 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-7 Fishcan?
The F/A-18 Hornet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,541 kg compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 9,100 kg.
Which is larger, the F/A-18 Hornet or J-7 Fishcan?
The F/A-18 Hornet is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F/A-18 Hornet or J-7 Fishcan?
The F/A-18 Hornet is more expensive at approximately $29 million per unit compared to the J-7 Fishcan at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F/A-18 Hornet or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan entered service first in 1966, 17 years before the F/A-18 Hornet which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F/A-18 Hornet or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 1,480 units of the F/A-18 Hornet.