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J-6 Farmer vs Su-24 Fencer

J-6 Farmer vs Su-24 Fencer at a glance — top speed 1,540 vs 1,654 km/h, range 2,200 vs 2,775 km, max takeoff weight 8,832 vs 39,700 kg, built 4,500 vs 1,400 units.

Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-24 Fencer
Specifications
J-6 Farmer Su-24 Fencer
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Sukhoi
First flight 30 September 1959 2 July 1967
Year introduced 1962 1974
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 2,200 km 2,775 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 32 kN 2 x 11,196 kgf
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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 Su-24 Fencer has a longer range at 2,775 km compared to the J-6 Farmer's 2,200 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 1962, 12 years before the Su-24 Fencer which entered service in 1974.
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.