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J-6 Farmer vs MiG-21 Fishbed

J-6 Farmer vs MiG-21 Fishbed at a glance — top speed 1,540 vs 2,125 km/h, range 2,200 vs 660 km, max takeoff weight 8,832 vs 8,625 kg, built 4,500 vs 11,496 units.

Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Fishbed combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-21 Fishbed
Specifications
J-6 Farmer MiG-21 Fishbed
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 30 September 1959 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1962 1958
Number produced 4500 units 11496 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 25.2 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 7.2 m
Height 3.9 m 4.1 m
Length 14.6 m 13.5 m
Maximum speed 1540 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 660 km
Service ceiling 17,900 m 19,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,832 kg 8,625 kg
Empty weight 5,172 kg 4,871 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32 kN 1 x 4,689 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed is faster with a maximum speed of 2,125 km/h compared to the J-6 Farmer's 1,540 km/h, a difference of 585 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The J-6 Farmer has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the J-6 Farmer's 17,900 meters (58,727 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,832 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The J-6 Farmer is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 4 years before the J-6 Farmer which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 4,500 units of the J-6 Farmer.