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F-5 Freedom Fighter vs J-7 Fishcan

Northrop F-5 Freedom Fighter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-5 Freedom Fighter
Chengdu J-7 Fishcan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-7 Fishcan
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Specifications
F-5 Freedom Fighter J-7 Fishcan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Chengdu
First flight 30 July 1959 17 January 1966
Year introduced 1965 1966
Number produced 1204 units 2400 units
Average unit price $2 million $2 million
Wing area 17.3 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 8.1 m 8.3 m
Height 4.1 m 4.1 m
Length 14.5 m 14.0 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 2200 km/h
Operational range 891 km 850 km
Service ceiling 15,789 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,187 kg 9,100 kg
Empty weight 4,349 kg 5,292 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf 1 x 4,488 kgf
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Overview

The F-5 Freedom Fighter and the J-7 Fishcan are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Northrop and Chengdu respectively.

Top speed is 1,700 km/h for the F-5 Freedom Fighter vs 2,200 km/h for the J-7 Fishcan. The F-5 Freedom Fighter has an operational range of 891 km vs 850 km for the J-7 Fishcan. The J-7 Fishcan operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 15,789 m for the F-5 Freedom Fighter.

The F-5 Freedom Fighter has been produced in 1,204 units vs 2,400 for the J-7 Fishcan. Unit cost is $2M for the F-5 Freedom Fighter vs $2M for the J-7 Fishcan. The F-5 Freedom Fighter first flew 7 years before the J-7 Fishcan (1959 vs 1966).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the F-5 Freedom Fighter's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 500 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or J-7 Fishcan?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter has a longer range at 891 km compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 850 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the F-5 Freedom Fighter's 15,789 meters (51,801 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or J-7 Fishcan?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,187 kg compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 9,100 kg.
Which is larger, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or J-7 Fishcan?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the F-5 Freedom Fighter at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or J-7 Fishcan?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter entered service first in 1965, 1 years before the J-7 Fishcan which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-5 Freedom Fighter or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 1,204 units of the F-5 Freedom Fighter.