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J-6 Farmer vs Jaguar

Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
SEPECAT Jaguar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇬🇧 Jaguar
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Specifications
J-6 Farmer Jaguar
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇫🇷 France🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang SEPECAT
First flight 17 December 1958 8 September 1968
Year introduced 1958 1972
Number produced 4500 units 573 units
Average unit price -- $10 million
Wing area 25.2 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 8.7 m
Height 3.9 m 4.9 m
Length 14.6 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 1540 km/h 1699 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 815 km
Service ceiling 17,900 m 14,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,832 kg 15,700 kg
Empty weight 5,172 kg 7,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32 kN 2 x 6,000 kgf
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Overview

The J-6 Farmer and the Jaguar are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and SEPECAT respectively.

Top speed is 1,540 km/h for the J-6 Farmer vs 1,699 km/h for the Jaguar. The J-6 Farmer has an operational range of 1,400 km vs 815 km for the Jaguar. The J-6 Farmer operates at altitudes up to 17,900 m compared to 14,000 m for the Jaguar.

The J-6 Farmer has been produced in 4,500 units vs 573 for the Jaguar. The J-6 Farmer first flew 10 years before the Jaguar (1958 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-6 Farmer or Jaguar?
The Jaguar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,699 km/h compared to the J-6 Farmer's 1,540 km/h, a difference of 159 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-6 Farmer or Jaguar?
The J-6 Farmer has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the Jaguar's 815 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-6 Farmer or Jaguar?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,900 meters (58,727 ft) compared to the Jaguar's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-6 Farmer or Jaguar?
The Jaguar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,700 kg compared to the J-6 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the J-6 Farmer or Jaguar?
The Jaguar is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the J-6 Farmer's 14.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-6 Farmer or Jaguar?
The J-6 Farmer entered service first in 1958, 14 years before the Jaguar which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-6 Farmer or Jaguar?
The J-6 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 4,500 units compared to 573 units of the Jaguar.