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J-7 Fishcan vs MiG-31 Foxhound

Chengdu J-7 Fishcan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-7 Fishcan
Mikoyan MiG-31 Foxhound combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-31 Foxhound
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Specifications
J-7 Fishcan MiG-31 Foxhound
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu Mikoyan
First flight 17 January 1966 16 September 1975
Year introduced 1966 1983
Number produced 2400 units 519 units
Average unit price $2 million $55 million
Wing area 24.9 m² 61.6 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 13.5 m
Height 4.1 m 6.2 m
Length 14.0 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 2200 km/h 3000 km/h
Operational range 850 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 17,500 m 20,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,100 kg 46,200 kg
Empty weight 5,292 kg 21,830 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,598 kgf 2 x 15,500 kgf
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Overview

The J-7 Fishcan and the MiG-31 Foxhound are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Chengdu and Mikoyan respectively.

Top speed is 2,200 km/h for the J-7 Fishcan vs 3,000 km/h for the MiG-31 Foxhound. The J-7 Fishcan has an operational range of 850 km vs 3,000 km for the MiG-31 Foxhound. The MiG-31 Foxhound operates at altitudes up to 20,600 m compared to 17,500 m for the J-7 Fishcan. At 46,200 kg MTOW, the MiG-31 Foxhound is 5.1:1 the J-7 Fishcan's 9,100 kg.

The J-7 Fishcan has been produced in 2,400 units vs 519 for the MiG-31 Foxhound. Unit cost is $2M for the J-7 Fishcan vs $55M for the MiG-31 Foxhound. The J-7 Fishcan first flew 9 years before the MiG-31 Foxhound (1966 vs 1975).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is faster with a maximum speed of 3,000 km/h compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 2,200 km/h, a difference of 800 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 850 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher service ceiling at 20,600 meters (67,585 ft) compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 9,100 kg.
Which is larger, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The MiG-31 Foxhound is more expensive at approximately $55 million per unit compared to the J-7 Fishcan at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The J-7 Fishcan entered service first in 1966, 17 years before the MiG-31 Foxhound which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-7 Fishcan or MiG-31 Foxhound?
The J-7 Fishcan has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 519 units of the MiG-31 Foxhound.