J-7 Fishcan vs J-8 Finback
| Chinese jet fighter, notable for usage in the late Cold War era, widely deployed in the Third Taiwan Strait Crisis. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Chengdu |
| First flight | 17 January 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 2400 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Chinese interceptor, operational from the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for aerial warfare by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Shenyang |
| First flight | 5 July 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 408 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Wing area | 24.9 m² |
| Wingspan | 8.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2200 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 850 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,100 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,292 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,488 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 9.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2300 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,879 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 10,371 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,588 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of J-7 Fishcan by Bangladesh Air Force.
Photo of J-8 Finback by US DoD.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the J-7 Fishcan or J-8 Finback?
The J-8 Finback is faster with a maximum speed of 2,300 km/h compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 2,200 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-7 Fishcan or J-8 Finback?
The J-8 Finback has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 850 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-7 Fishcan or J-8 Finback?
The J-8 Finback has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-7 Fishcan or J-8 Finback?
The J-8 Finback has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,879 kg compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 9,100 kg.
Which is larger, the J-7 Fishcan or J-8 Finback?
The J-8 Finback is longer at 21.5 meters compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 13.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-7 Fishcan or J-8 Finback?
The J-7 Fishcan entered service first in 1966, 14 years before the J-8 Finback which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-7 Fishcan or J-8 Finback?
The J-7 Fishcan has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 408 units of the J-8 Finback.