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J-6 Farmer vs Su-17 Fitter

Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-17 Fitter
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Specifications
J-6 Farmer Su-17 Fitter
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Sukhoi
First flight 17 December 1958 1 January 1966
Year introduced 1958 1971
Number produced 4500 units 2867 units
Average unit price -- $6 million
Wing area 25.2 m² 27.5 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 10.0 m
Height 3.9 m 4.5 m
Length 14.6 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 1540 km/h 2140 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 1,150 km
Service ceiling 17,900 m 14,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,832 kg 7,890 kg
Empty weight 5,172 kg 5,932 kg
Total thrust 2 x 13 kN 1 x 4,000 kgf
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Overview

The J-6 Farmer and the Su-17 Fitter are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 1,540 km/h for the J-6 Farmer vs 2,140 km/h for the Su-17 Fitter. The J-6 Farmer has an operational range of 1,400 km vs 1,150 km for the Su-17 Fitter. The J-6 Farmer operates at altitudes up to 17,900 m compared to 14,500 m for the Su-17 Fitter.

The J-6 Farmer has been produced in 4,500 units vs 2,867 for the Su-17 Fitter. The J-6 Farmer first flew 8 years before the Su-17 Fitter (1958 vs 1966).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-6 Farmer or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,140 km/h compared to the J-6 Farmer's 1,540 km/h, a difference of 600 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-6 Farmer or Su-17 Fitter?
The J-6 Farmer has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-6 Farmer or Su-17 Fitter?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,900 meters (58,727 ft) compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 14,500 meters (47,572 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-6 Farmer or Su-17 Fitter?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 8,832 kg compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.
Which is larger, the J-6 Farmer or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter is longer at 15.2 meters compared to the J-6 Farmer's 14.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-6 Farmer or Su-17 Fitter?
The J-6 Farmer entered service first in 1958, 13 years before the Su-17 Fitter which entered service in 1971.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-6 Farmer or Su-17 Fitter?
The J-6 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 4,500 units compared to 2,867 units of the Su-17 Fitter.