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J-6 Farmer vs Su-25 Frogfoot

J-6 Farmer vs Su-25 Frogfoot at a glance — top speed 1,540 vs 970 km/h, range 2,200 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 8,832 vs 17,600 kg, built 4,500 vs 1,000 units.

Shenyang J-6 Farmer combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-6 Farmer
Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-25 Frogfoot
Specifications
J-6 Farmer Su-25 Frogfoot
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Sukhoi
First flight 30 September 1959 22 February 1975
Year introduced 1962 1981
Number produced 4500 units 1000 units
Average unit price -- $11 million
Wing area 25.2 m² 30.1 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 14.4 m
Height 3.9 m 4.8 m
Length 14.6 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 1540 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 17,900 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,832 kg 17,600 kg
Empty weight 5,172 kg 9,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32 kN 2 x 4,505 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-6 Farmer or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The J-6 Farmer is faster with a maximum speed of 1,540 km/h compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 970 km/h, a difference of 570 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-6 Farmer or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The J-6 Farmer has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-6 Farmer or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The J-6 Farmer has a higher service ceiling at 17,900 meters (58,727 ft) compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-6 Farmer or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,600 kg compared to the J-6 Farmer's 8,832 kg.
Which is larger, the J-6 Farmer or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot 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 Su-25 Frogfoot?
The J-6 Farmer entered service first in 1962, 19 years before the Su-25 Frogfoot which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-6 Farmer or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The J-6 Farmer has been produced in greater numbers with 4,500 units compared to 1,000 units of the Su-25 Frogfoot.