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J-5 Fresco vs J-6 Farmer

J-5 Fresco vs J-6 Farmer at a glance — top speed 1,130 vs 1,540 km/h, range 1,730 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 6,000 vs 8,832 kg, built 767 vs 4,500 units.

Shenyang J-5 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-5 Fresco
Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
Specifications
J-5 Fresco J-6 Farmer
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Shenyang
First flight 19 July 1956 30 September 1959
Year introduced 1957 1962
Number produced 767 units 4500 units
Average unit price $600K --
Wing area 22.6 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 9.0 m
Height 3.8 m 3.9 m
Length 11.1 m 14.6 m
Maximum speed 1130 km/h 1540 km/h
Operational range 1,730 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 16,500 m 17,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,000 kg 8,832 kg
Empty weight 3,939 kg 5,172 kg
Total thrust 1 x 33 kN 2 x 32 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-5 Fresco or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,540 km/h compared to the J-5 Fresco's 1,130 km/h, a difference of 410 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-5 Fresco or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the J-5 Fresco's 1,730 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-5 Fresco or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,900 meters (58,727 ft) compared to the J-5 Fresco's 16,500 meters (54,133 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-5 Fresco or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,832 kg compared to the J-5 Fresco's 6,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-5 Fresco or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the J-5 Fresco's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-5 Fresco or J-6 Farmer?
The J-5 Fresco entered service first in 1957, 5 years before the J-6 Farmer which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-5 Fresco or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 4,500 units compared to 767 units of the J-5 Fresco.