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J-7 Fishcan vs JF-17 Thunder

J-7 Fishcan vs JF-17 Thunder at a glance — top speed 2,200 vs 1,960 km/h, range 2,200 vs 900 km, max takeoff weight 9,100 vs 12,701 kg, built 2,400 vs 144 units.

Chengdu J-7 Fishcan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-7 FishcanFull specs
CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳🇵🇰 JF-17 ThunderFull specs
Specifications
J-7 Fishcan JF-17 Thunder
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China🇵🇰 Pakistan
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu CAC/PAC
First flight 17 January 1966 25 August 2003
Year introduced 1966 2007
Number produced 2400 units 144 units
Average unit price $2 million $25 million
Wing area 24.9 m² 24.4 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 9.0 m
Height 4.1 m 4.8 m
Length 14.0 m 14.0 m
Maximum speed 2200 km/h 1960 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 900 km
Service ceiling 17,500 m 16,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,100 kg 12,701 kg
Empty weight 5,292 kg 6,411 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,598 kgf 1 x 8,606 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-7 Fishcan or JF-17 Thunder?
The J-7 Fishcan is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 1,960 km/h, a difference of 240 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-7 Fishcan or JF-17 Thunder?
The J-7 Fishcan has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-7 Fishcan or JF-17 Thunder?
The J-7 Fishcan has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 16,700 meters (54,790 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-7 Fishcan or JF-17 Thunder?
The JF-17 Thunder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,701 kg compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 9,100 kg.
Which is larger, the J-7 Fishcan or JF-17 Thunder?
The JF-17 Thunder is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-7 Fishcan or JF-17 Thunder?
The JF-17 Thunder is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the J-7 Fishcan at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the J-7 Fishcan or JF-17 Thunder?
The J-7 Fishcan entered service first in 1966, 41 years before the JF-17 Thunder which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-7 Fishcan or JF-17 Thunder?
The J-7 Fishcan has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 144 units of the JF-17 Thunder.