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J-6 Farmer vs J-7 Fishcan

J-6 Farmer vs J-7 Fishcan at a glance — top speed 1,540 vs 2,200 km/h, range 2,200 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 8,832 vs 9,100 kg, built 4,500 vs 2,400 units.

Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
Chengdu J-7 Fishcan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-7 Fishcan
Specifications
J-6 Farmer J-7 Fishcan
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Chengdu
First flight 30 September 1959 17 January 1966
Year introduced 1962 1966
Number produced 4500 units 2400 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 25.2 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 8.3 m
Height 3.9 m 4.1 m
Length 14.6 m 14.0 m
Maximum speed 1540 km/h 2200 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 17,900 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,832 kg 9,100 kg
Empty weight 5,172 kg 5,292 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32 kN 1 x 6,598 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-6 Farmer or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the J-6 Farmer's 1,540 km/h, a difference of 660 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-6 Farmer or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the J-6 Farmer's 2,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-6 Farmer or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,900 meters (58,727 ft) compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-6 Farmer or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,100 kg compared to the J-6 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the J-6 Farmer or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-6 Farmer is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 13.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-6 Farmer or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-6 Farmer entered service first in 1962, 4 years before the J-7 Fishcan which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-6 Farmer or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-6 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 4,500 units compared to 2,400 units of the J-7 Fishcan.