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J-6 Farmer vs MiG-31 Foxhound

J-6 Farmer vs MiG-31 Foxhound at a glance — top speed 1,540 vs 3,000 km/h, range 2,200 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 8,832 vs 46,200 kg, built 4,500 vs 519 units.

Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
Mikoyan MiG-31 Foxhound combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-31 Foxhound
Specifications
J-6 Farmer MiG-31 Foxhound
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Mikoyan
First flight 30 September 1959 16 September 1975
Year introduced 1962 1981
Number produced 4500 units 519 units
Average unit price -- $55 million
Wing area 25.2 m² 61.6 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 13.5 m
Height 3.9 m 6.2 m
Length 14.6 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 1540 km/h 3000 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 17,900 m 20,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,832 kg 46,200 kg
Empty weight 5,172 kg 21,830 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32 kN 2 x 15,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the J-6 Farmer's 1,540 km/h, a difference of 1,460 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the J-6 Farmer's 2,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher service ceiling at 20,600 meters (67,585 ft) compared to the J-6 Farmer's 17,900 meters (58,727 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the J-6 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the J-6 Farmer's 14.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The J-6 Farmer entered service first in 1962, 19 years before the MiG-31 Foxhound which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-6 Farmer or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The J-6 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 4,500 units compared to 519 units of the MiG-31 Foxhound.