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J-7 Fishcan vs Mirage 2000

Chengdu J-7 Fishcan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-7 Fishcan
Dassault Mirage 2000 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage 2000
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Specifications
J-7 Fishcan Mirage 2000
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu Dassault
First flight 17 January 1966 1 March 1978
Year introduced 1966 1983
Number produced 2400 units 601 units
Average unit price $2 million $23 million
Wing area 24.9 m² 41.0 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 9.1 m
Height 4.1 m 5.2 m
Length 14.0 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 2200 km/h 2336 km/h
Operational range 850 km 1,550 km
Service ceiling 17,500 m 18,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,100 kg 17,500 kg
Empty weight 5,292 kg 7,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,598 kgf 1 x 9,697 kgf
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Overview

The J-7 Fishcan and the Mirage 2000 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Chengdu and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 2,200 km/h for the J-7 Fishcan vs 2,336 km/h for the Mirage 2000. The J-7 Fishcan has an operational range of 850 km vs 1,550 km for the Mirage 2000. The Mirage 2000 operates at altitudes up to 18,300 m compared to 17,500 m for the J-7 Fishcan.

The J-7 Fishcan has been produced in 2,400 units vs 601 for the Mirage 2000. Unit cost is $2M for the J-7 Fishcan vs $23M for the Mirage 2000. The J-7 Fishcan first flew 12 years before the Mirage 2000 (1966 vs 1978).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-7 Fishcan or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,336 km/h compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 2,200 km/h, a difference of 136 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-7 Fishcan or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a longer range at 1,550 km compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 850 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-7 Fishcan or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 18,300 meters (60,039 ft) compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-7 Fishcan or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,500 kg compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 9,100 kg.
Which is larger, the J-7 Fishcan or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-7 Fishcan or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 is more expensive at approximately $23 million per unit compared to the J-7 Fishcan at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the J-7 Fishcan or Mirage 2000?
The J-7 Fishcan entered service first in 1966, 17 years before the Mirage 2000 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-7 Fishcan or Mirage 2000?
The J-7 Fishcan has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 601 units of the Mirage 2000.