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J-12 vs J-6 Farmer

Nanchang J-12 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-12
Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
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Specifications
J-12 J-6 Farmer
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang Shenyang
First flight 26 December 1970 30 September 1959
Year introduced -- 1962
Number produced 6 units 4500 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 16.0 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 7.2 m 9.0 m
Height 3.7 m 3.9 m
Length 10.6 m 14.6 m
Maximum speed 1472 km/h 1540 km/h
Operational range 1,167 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 16,870 m 17,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,295 kg 8,832 kg
Empty weight 3,172 kg 5,172 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,500 kgf 2 x 32 kN
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Overview

The J-12 and the J-6 Farmer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Shenyang respectively.

Top speed is 1,472 km/h for the J-12 vs 1,540 km/h for the J-6 Farmer. The J-12 has an operational range of 1,167 km vs 2,200 km for the J-6 Farmer. The J-6 Farmer operates at altitudes up to 17,900 m compared to 16,870 m for the J-12.

The J-12 has been produced in 6 units vs 4,500 for the J-6 Farmer. The J-6 Farmer first flew 11 years before the J-12 (1959 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-12 or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,540 km/h compared to the J-12's 1,472 km/h, a difference of 68 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-12 or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the J-12's 1,167 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-12 or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,900 meters (58,727 ft) compared to the J-12's 16,870 meters (55,347 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-12 or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,832 kg compared to the J-12's 5,295 kg.
Which is larger, the J-12 or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the J-12's 10.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-12 or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 4,500 units compared to 6 units of the J-12.