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F-104 Starfighter vs J-6 Farmer

F-104 Starfighter vs J-6 Farmer at a glance — top speed 2,500 vs 1,540 km/h, range 2,623 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 13,170 vs 8,832 kg, built 2,578 vs 4,500 units.

Lockheed F-104 Starfighter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-104 Starfighter
Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
Specifications
F-104 Starfighter J-6 Farmer
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Shenyang
First flight 4 March 1954 30 September 1959
Year introduced 1958 1962
Number produced 2578 units 4500 units
Average unit price $1.4 million --
Wing area 18.2 m² 25.2 m²
Wingspan 6.4 m 9.0 m
Height 4.1 m 3.9 m
Length 16.7 m 14.6 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 1540 km/h
Operational range 2,623 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 17,900 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,170 kg 8,832 kg
Empty weight 6,350 kg 5,172 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,076 kgf 2 x 32 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-104 Starfighter or J-6 Farmer?
The F-104 Starfighter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the J-6 Farmer's 1,540 km/h, a difference of 960 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-104 Starfighter or J-6 Farmer?
The F-104 Starfighter has a longer range at 2,623 km compared to the J-6 Farmer's 2,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-104 Starfighter or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,900 meters (58,727 ft) compared to the F-104 Starfighter's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-104 Starfighter or J-6 Farmer?
The F-104 Starfighter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,170 kg compared to the J-6 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the F-104 Starfighter or J-6 Farmer?
The F-104 Starfighter is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the J-6 Farmer's 14.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-104 Starfighter or J-6 Farmer?
The F-104 Starfighter entered service first in 1958, 4 years before the J-6 Farmer which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-104 Starfighter or J-6 Farmer?
The J-6 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 4,500 units compared to 2,578 units of the F-104 Starfighter.