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J-6 Farmer vs Sea Harrier

J-6 Farmer vs Sea Harrier at a glance — top speed 1,540 vs 1,145 km/h, range 2,200 vs 3,222 km, max takeoff weight 8,832 vs 11,884 kg, built 4,500 vs 111 units.

Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
British Aerospace Sea Harrier combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Sea Harrier
Specifications
J-6 Farmer Sea Harrier
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang British Aerospace
First flight 30 September 1959 20 August 1978
Year introduced 1962 1980
Number produced 4500 units 111 units
Average unit price -- $15.6 million
Wing area 25.2 m² 18.7 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 7.7 m
Height 3.9 m 3.7 m
Length 14.6 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 1540 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 3,222 km
Service ceiling 17,900 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,832 kg 11,884 kg
Empty weight 5,172 kg 6,616 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32 kN 1 x 96 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-6 Farmer or Sea Harrier?
The J-6 Farmer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,540 km/h compared to the Sea Harrier's 1,145 km/h, a difference of 395 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-6 Farmer or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier has a longer range at 3,222 km compared to the J-6 Farmer's 2,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-6 Farmer or Sea Harrier?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,900 meters (58,727 ft) compared to the Sea Harrier's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-6 Farmer or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,884 kg compared to the J-6 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the J-6 Farmer or Sea Harrier?
The J-6 Farmer is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the Sea Harrier's 14.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-6 Farmer or Sea Harrier?
The J-6 Farmer entered service first in 1962, 18 years before the Sea Harrier which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-6 Farmer or Sea Harrier?
The J-6 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 4,500 units compared to 111 units of the Sea Harrier.