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J-7 Fishcan vs JL-9

J-7 Fishcan vs JL-9 at a glance — top speed 2,200 vs 1,100 km/h, range 2,200 vs 863 km, max takeoff weight 9,100 vs 9,800 kg, built 2,400 vs 13 units.

Chengdu J-7 Fishcan combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
J-7 Fishcan JL-9
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu Guizhou
First flight 17 January 1966 13 December 2003
Year introduced 1966 2013
Number produced 2400 units 13 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 24.9 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 8.3 m
Height 4.1 m 4.1 m
Length 14.0 m 14.6 m
Maximum speed 2200 km/h 1100 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 863 km
Service ceiling 17,500 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,100 kg 9,800 kg
Empty weight 5,292 kg 7,800 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,598 kgf 1 x 4,497 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-7 Fishcan or JL-9?
The J-7 Fishcan is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the JL-9's 1,100 km/h, a difference of 1,100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-7 Fishcan or JL-9?
The J-7 Fishcan has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the JL-9's 863 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-7 Fishcan or JL-9?
The J-7 Fishcan has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the JL-9's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-7 Fishcan or JL-9?
The JL-9 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 9,800 kg compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 9,100 kg.
Which is larger, the J-7 Fishcan or JL-9?
The JL-9 is longer at 14.6 meters compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 13.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-7 Fishcan or JL-9?
The J-7 Fishcan entered service first in 1966, 47 years before the JL-9 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-7 Fishcan or JL-9?
The J-7 Fishcan has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 13 units of the JL-9.