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J-6 Farmer vs Mirage F1

J-6 Farmer vs Mirage F1 at a glance — top speed 1,540 vs 2,350 km/h, range 2,200 vs 3,300 km, max takeoff weight 8,832 vs 15,200 kg, built 4,500 vs 726 units.

Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
Dassault Mirage F1 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage F1
Specifications
J-6 Farmer Mirage F1
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Dassault
First flight 30 September 1959 23 December 1966
Year introduced 1962 1973
Number produced 4500 units 726 units
Average unit price -- $8 million
Wing area 25.2 m² 25.0 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 8.5 m
Height 3.9 m 4.6 m
Length 14.6 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 1540 km/h 2350 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 3,300 km
Service ceiling 17,900 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,832 kg 15,200 kg
Empty weight 5,172 kg 8,024 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32 kN 1 x 7,199 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-6 Farmer or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the J-6 Farmer's 1,540 km/h, a difference of 810 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-6 Farmer or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the J-6 Farmer's 2,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-6 Farmer or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the J-6 Farmer's 17,900 meters (58,727 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-6 Farmer or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,200 kg compared to the J-6 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the J-6 Farmer or Mirage F1?
The Mirage F1 is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the J-6 Farmer's 14.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-6 Farmer or Mirage F1?
The J-6 Farmer entered service first in 1962, 11 years before the Mirage F1 which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-6 Farmer or Mirage F1?
The J-6 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 4,500 units compared to 726 units of the Mirage F1.