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J-6 Farmer vs MiG-17 Fresco

J-6 Farmer vs MiG-17 Fresco at a glance — top speed 1,540 vs 1,145 km/h, range 2,200 vs 2,020 km, max takeoff weight 8,832 vs 6,069 kg, built 4,500 vs 10,649 units.

Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17 Fresco combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-17 Fresco
Specifications
J-6 Farmer MiG-17 Fresco
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 30 September 1959 14 January 1950
Year introduced 1962 1952
Number produced 4500 units 10649 units
Average unit price -- $600K
Wing area 25.2 m² 22.6 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 9.6 m
Height 3.9 m 3.8 m
Length 14.6 m 11.3 m
Maximum speed 1540 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 2,020 km
Service ceiling 17,900 m 16,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,832 kg 6,069 kg
Empty weight 5,172 kg 3,919 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32 kN 1 x 3,447 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-6 Farmer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,540 km/h compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 1,145 km/h, a difference of 395 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-6 Farmer has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 2,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,900 meters (58,727 ft) compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 16,600 meters (54,461 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,832 kg compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 6,069 kg.
Which is larger, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-17 Fresco?
The J-6 Farmer is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the MiG-17 Fresco's 11.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco entered service first in 1952, 10 years before the J-6 Farmer which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-17 Fresco?
The MiG-17 Fresco has been produced in greater numbers with 10,649 units compared to 4,500 units of the J-6 Farmer.