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J-12 vs J-7 Fishcan

Nanchang J-12 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-12
Chengdu J-7 Fishcan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-7 Fishcan
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Specifications
J-12 J-7 Fishcan
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang Chengdu
First flight 26 December 1970 17 January 1966
Year introduced -- 1966
Number produced 6 units 2400 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 16.0 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 7.2 m 8.3 m
Height 3.7 m 4.1 m
Length 10.6 m 14.0 m
Maximum speed 1472 km/h 2200 km/h
Operational range 1,167 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 16,870 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,295 kg 9,100 kg
Empty weight 3,172 kg 5,292 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,500 kgf 1 x 6,598 kgf
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Overview

The J-12 and the J-7 Fishcan are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Chengdu respectively.

Top speed is 1,472 km/h for the J-12 vs 2,200 km/h for the J-7 Fishcan. The J-12 has an operational range of 1,167 km vs 2,200 km for the J-7 Fishcan. The J-7 Fishcan operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 16,870 m for the J-12.

The J-12 has been produced in 6 units vs 2,400 for the J-7 Fishcan. The J-7 Fishcan first flew 4 years before the J-12 (1966 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-12 or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the J-12's 1,472 km/h, a difference of 728 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-12 or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan 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-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the J-12's 16,870 meters (55,347 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-12 or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,100 kg compared to the J-12's 5,295 kg.
Which is larger, the J-12 or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan is longer at 13.9 meters compared to the J-12's 10.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-12 or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 6 units of the J-12.