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J-6 Farmer vs JA 37 Viggen

J-6 Farmer vs JA 37 Viggen at a glance — top speed 1,540 vs 2,231 km/h, range 2,200 vs 1,820 km, max takeoff weight 8,832 vs 20,000 kg, built 4,500 vs 329 units.

Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
Saab JA 37 Viggen combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 JA 37 Viggen
Specifications
J-6 Farmer JA 37 Viggen
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Saab
First flight 30 September 1959 8 February 1967
Year introduced 1962 1971
Number produced 4500 units 329 units
Average unit price -- $5 million
Wing area 25.2 m² 46.0 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 10.6 m
Height 3.9 m 5.9 m
Length 14.6 m 16.4 m
Maximum speed 1540 km/h 2231 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 1,820 km
Service ceiling 17,900 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,832 kg 20,000 kg
Empty weight 5,172 kg 9,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32 kN 1 x 12,746 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-6 Farmer or JA 37 Viggen?
The JA 37 Viggen is faster with a maximum speed of 2,231 km/h compared to the J-6 Farmer's 1,540 km/h, a difference of 691 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-6 Farmer or JA 37 Viggen?
The J-6 Farmer has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the JA 37 Viggen's 1,820 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-6 Farmer or JA 37 Viggen?
The JA 37 Viggen 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 JA 37 Viggen?
The JA 37 Viggen has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,000 kg compared to the J-6 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the J-6 Farmer or JA 37 Viggen?
The JA 37 Viggen is longer at 16.4 meters compared to the J-6 Farmer's 14.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-6 Farmer or JA 37 Viggen?
The J-6 Farmer entered service first in 1962, 9 years before the JA 37 Viggen which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-6 Farmer or JA 37 Viggen?
The J-6 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 4,500 units compared to 329 units of the JA 37 Viggen.