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J-6 Farmer vs Kfir

J-6 Farmer vs Kfir at a glance — top speed 1,540 vs 2,440 km/h, range 2,200 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 8,832 vs 16,200 kg, built 4,500 vs 220 units.

Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
IAI Kfir combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Kfir
Specifications
J-6 Farmer Kfir
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang IAI
First flight 30 September 1959 4 June 1973
Year introduced 1962 1974
Number produced 4500 units 220 units
Average unit price -- $20 million
Wing area 25.2 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 8.2 m
Height 3.9 m 4.6 m
Length 14.6 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 1540 km/h 2440 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 17,900 m 17,678 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,832 kg 16,200 kg
Empty weight 5,172 kg 7,285 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32 kN 1 x 8,119 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-6 Farmer or Kfir?
The Kfir is faster with a maximum speed of 2,440 km/h compared to the J-6 Farmer's 1,540 km/h, a difference of 900 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-6 Farmer or Kfir?
The J-6 Farmer has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the Kfir's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-6 Farmer or Kfir?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,900 meters (58,727 ft) compared to the Kfir's 17,678 meters (57,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-6 Farmer or Kfir?
The Kfir has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,200 kg compared to the J-6 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the J-6 Farmer or Kfir?
The Kfir is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the J-6 Farmer's 14.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-6 Farmer or Kfir?
The J-6 Farmer entered service first in 1962, 12 years before the Kfir which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-6 Farmer or Kfir?
The J-6 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 4,500 units compared to 220 units of the Kfir.