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J-12 vs J-8 Finback

Nanchang J-12 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-12
Shenyang J-8 Finback combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-8 Finback
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Specifications
J-12 J-8 Finback
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Nanchang Shenyang
First flight 26 December 1970 5 July 1969
Year introduced -- 1980
Number produced 6 units 408 units
Average unit price -- $15 million
Wing area 16.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 7.2 m 9.3 m
Height 3.7 m 5.4 m
Length 10.6 m 21.5 m
Maximum speed 1472 km/h 2300 km/h
Operational range 1,167 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 16,870 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,295 kg 18,879 kg
Empty weight 3,172 kg 10,371 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,500 kgf 2 x 6,999 kgf
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Overview

The J-12 and the J-8 Finback are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Nanchang and Shenyang respectively.

Top speed is 1,472 km/h for the J-12 vs 2,300 km/h for the J-8 Finback. The J-12 has an operational range of 1,167 km vs 1,000 km for the J-8 Finback. The J-8 Finback operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 16,870 m for the J-12. At 18,879 kg MTOW, the J-8 Finback is 3.6:1 the J-12's 5,295 kg.

The J-12 has been produced in 6 units vs 408 for the J-8 Finback. The J-8 Finback first flew 1 years before the J-12 (1969 vs 1970).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-12 or J-8 Finback?
The J-8 Finback is faster with a maximum speed of 2,300 km/h compared to the J-12's 1,472 km/h, a difference of 828 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-12 or J-8 Finback?
The J-12 has a longer range at 1,167 km compared to the J-8 Finback's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-12 or J-8 Finback?
The J-8 Finback has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the J-12's 16,870 meters (55,347 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-12 or J-8 Finback?
The J-8 Finback has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,879 kg compared to the J-12's 5,295 kg.
Which is larger, the J-12 or J-8 Finback?
The J-8 Finback is longer at 21.5 meters compared to the J-12's 10.6 meters.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-12 or J-8 Finback?
The J-8 Finback has been produced in greater numbers with 408 units compared to 6 units of the J-12.