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J-6 Farmer vs Su-24 Fencer

Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-24 Fencer
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Specifications
J-6 Farmer Su-24 Fencer
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Sukhoi
First flight 17 December 1958 2 July 1967
Year introduced 1958 1973
Number produced 4500 units 1400 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 25.2 m² 46.4 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 17.6 m
Height 3.9 m 6.2 m
Length 14.6 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 1540 km/h 1654 km/h
Operational range 1,400 km 615 km
Service ceiling 17,900 m 16,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,832 kg 39,700 kg
Empty weight 5,172 kg 22,320 kg
Total thrust 2 x 13 kN 2 x 7,787 kgf
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Overview

The J-6 Farmer and the Su-24 Fencer are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 1,540 km/h for the J-6 Farmer vs 1,654 km/h for the Su-24 Fencer. The J-6 Farmer has an operational range of 1,400 km vs 615 km for the Su-24 Fencer. The J-6 Farmer operates at altitudes up to 17,900 m compared to 16,500 m for the Su-24 Fencer. At 39,700 kg MTOW, the Su-24 Fencer is 4.5x the J-6 Farmer's 8,832 kg.

The J-6 Farmer has been produced in 4,500 units vs 1,400 for the Su-24 Fencer. The J-6 Farmer first flew 9 years before the Su-24 Fencer (1958 vs 1967).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-6 Farmer or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,654 km/h compared to the J-6 Farmer's 1,540 km/h, a difference of 114 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-6 Farmer or Su-24 Fencer?
The J-6 Farmer has a longer range at 1,400 km compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 615 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-6 Farmer or Su-24 Fencer?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,900 meters (58,727 ft) compared to the Su-24 Fencer's 16,500 meters (54,133 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-6 Farmer or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 39,700 kg compared to the J-6 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the J-6 Farmer or Su-24 Fencer?
The Su-24 Fencer is longer at 24.5 meters compared to the J-6 Farmer's 14.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-6 Farmer or Su-24 Fencer?
The J-6 Farmer entered service first in 1958, 15 years before the Su-24 Fencer which entered service in 1973.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-6 Farmer or Su-24 Fencer?
The J-6 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 4,500 units compared to 1,400 units of the Su-24 Fencer.