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J-6 Farmer vs MiG-27 Flogger

Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-27 Flogger
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Specifications
J-6 Farmer MiG-27 Flogger
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 17 December 1958 17 November 1972
Year introduced 1958 1975
Number produced 4500 units 1075 units
Average unit price -- $5 million
Wing area 25.2 m² 37.4 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 14.0 m
Height 3.9 m 5.0 m
Length 14.6 m 17.1 m
Maximum speed 1540 km/h 1885 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 780 km
Service ceiling 17,900 m 14,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,832 kg 20,670 kg
Empty weight 5,172 kg 11,908 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32 kN 1 x 11,502 kgf
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Overview

The J-6 Farmer and the MiG-27 Flogger are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and Mikoyan-Gurevich respectively.

Top speed is 1,540 km/h for the J-6 Farmer vs 1,885 km/h for the MiG-27 Flogger. The J-6 Farmer has an operational range of 1,400 km vs 780 km for the MiG-27 Flogger. The J-6 Farmer operates at altitudes up to 17,900 m compared to 14,000 m for the MiG-27 Flogger. At 20,670 kg MTOW, the MiG-27 Flogger is 2.3:1 the J-6 Farmer's 8,832 kg.

The J-6 Farmer has been produced in 4,500 units vs 1,075 for the MiG-27 Flogger. The J-6 Farmer first flew 14 years before the MiG-27 Flogger (1958 vs 1972).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,885 km/h compared to the J-6 Farmer's 1,540 km/h, a difference of 345 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-27 Flogger?
The J-6 Farmer has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 780 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-27 Flogger?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,900 meters (58,727 ft) compared to the MiG-27 Flogger's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,670 kg compared to the J-6 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the J-6 Farmer's 14.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-27 Flogger?
The J-6 Farmer entered service first in 1958, 17 years before the MiG-27 Flogger which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-27 Flogger?
The J-6 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 4,500 units compared to 1,075 units of the MiG-27 Flogger.