FA-50 Fighting Eagle vs JF-17 Thunder
FA-50 Fighting Eagle vs JF-17 Thunder at a glance — top speed 1,840 vs 1,960 km/h, range 1,851 vs 900 km, max takeoff weight 10,722 vs 12,701 kg.
Specifications
|
FA-50 Fighting Eagle |
JF-17 Thunder |
| Origin country |
🇰🇷 South Korea |
🇨🇳 China🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
KAI |
CAC/PAC |
| First flight |
1 January 2011 |
25 August 2003 |
| Year introduced |
2014 |
2007 |
| Number produced |
N/A |
144 units |
| Average unit price |
$30 million |
$25 million |
| Wing area |
23.7 m² |
24.4 m² |
| Wingspan |
9.5 m |
9.0 m |
| Height |
4.8 m |
4.8 m |
| Length |
13.1 m |
14.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
1840 km/h |
1960 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,851 km |
900 km |
| Service ceiling |
14,630 m |
16,700 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
10,722 kg |
12,701 kg |
| Empty weight |
6,470 kg |
6,411 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 79 kN
|
1 x 8,606 kgf
|
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Which is faster, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or JF-17 Thunder?
The JF-17 Thunder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,960 km/h compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 1,840 km/h, a difference of 120 km/h.
Which has longer range, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or JF-17 Thunder?
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or JF-17 Thunder?
The JF-17 Thunder has a higher service ceiling at 16,700 meters (54,790 ft) compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or JF-17 Thunder?
The JF-17 Thunder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,701 kg compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 10,722 kg.
Which is larger, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or JF-17 Thunder?
The JF-17 Thunder is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 13.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or JF-17 Thunder?
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the JF-17 Thunder at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or JF-17 Thunder?
The JF-17 Thunder entered service first in 2007, 7 years before the FA-50 Fighting Eagle which entered service in 2014.
