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J-6 Farmer vs J-8 Finback

J-6 Farmer vs J-8 Finback at a glance — top speed 1,540 vs 2,300 km/h, range 2,200 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 8,832 vs 18,879 kg, built 4,500 vs 408 units.

Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
Shenyang J-8 Finback combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-8 Finback
Specifications
J-6 Farmer J-8 Finback
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Shenyang
First flight 30 September 1959 5 July 1969
Year introduced 1962 1980
Number produced 4500 units 408 units
Average unit price -- $15 million
Wing area 25.2 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 9.3 m
Height 3.9 m 5.4 m
Length 14.6 m 21.5 m
Maximum speed 1540 km/h 2300 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 17,900 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,832 kg 18,879 kg
Empty weight 5,172 kg 10,371 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32 kN 2 x 6,999 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-6 Farmer or J-8 Finback?
The J-8 Finback is faster with a maximum speed of 2,300 km/h compared to the J-6 Farmer's 1,540 km/h, a difference of 760 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-6 Farmer or J-8 Finback?
The J-6 Farmer has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the J-8 Finback's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-6 Farmer or J-8 Finback?
The J-8 Finback has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the J-6 Farmer's 17,900 meters (58,727 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-6 Farmer or J-8 Finback?
The J-8 Finback has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,879 kg compared to the J-6 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the J-6 Farmer or J-8 Finback?
The J-8 Finback is longer at 21.5 meters compared to the J-6 Farmer's 14.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-6 Farmer or J-8 Finback?
The J-6 Farmer entered service first in 1962, 18 years before the J-8 Finback which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-6 Farmer or J-8 Finback?
The J-6 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 4,500 units compared to 408 units of the J-8 Finback.