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Ajeet vs J-6 Farmer

Ajeet vs J-6 Farmer at a glance — top speed 1,152 vs 1,540 km/h, range 172 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 8,832 kg, built 89 vs 4,500 units.

HAL Ajeet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Ajeet
Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
Specifications
Ajeet J-6 Farmer
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL Shenyang
First flight 6 March 1975 30 September 1959
Year introduced 1977 1962
Number produced 89 units 4500 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 12.7 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 6.7 m 9.0 m
Height 2.5 m 3.9 m
Length 9.0 m 14.6 m
Maximum speed 1152 km/h 1540 km/h
Operational range 172 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 13,720 m 17,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 8,832 kg
Empty weight 2,307 kg 5,172 kg
Total thrust 1 x 20 kN 2 x 32 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ajeet or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,540 km/h compared to the Ajeet's 1,152 km/h, a difference of 388 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ajeet or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the Ajeet's 172 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ajeet or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,900 meters (58,727 ft) compared to the Ajeet's 13,720 meters (45,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ajeet or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,832 kg compared to the Ajeet's 4,173 kg.
Which is larger, the Ajeet or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the Ajeet's 9.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ajeet or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer entered service first in 1962, 15 years before the Ajeet which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ajeet or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 4,500 units compared to 89 units of the Ajeet.