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J-7 Fishcan vs Mirage III / 5 / 50

Chengdu J-7 Fishcan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-7 Fishcan
Dassault Mirage III / 5 / 50 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage III / 5 / 50
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Specifications
J-7 Fishcan Mirage III / 5 / 50
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu Dassault
First flight 17 January 1966 17 November 1956
Year introduced 1966 1961
Number produced 2400 units 1422 units
Average unit price $2 million $5 million
Wing area 24.9 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 8.2 m
Height 4.1 m 4.5 m
Length 14.0 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 2200 km/h 2350 km/h
Operational range 850 km 2,400 km
Service ceiling 17,500 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,100 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 5,292 kg 6,740 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,488 kgf 1 x 4,300 kgf
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Overview

The J-7 Fishcan and the Mirage III / 5 / 50 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Chengdu and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 2,200 km/h for the J-7 Fishcan vs 2,350 km/h for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. The J-7 Fishcan has an operational range of 850 km vs 2,400 km for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. The J-7 Fishcan operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 17,000 m for the Mirage III / 5 / 50.

The J-7 Fishcan has been produced in 2,400 units vs 1,422 for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. Unit cost is $2M for the J-7 Fishcan vs $5M for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. The Mirage III / 5 / 50 first flew 10 years before the J-7 Fishcan (1956 vs 1966).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-7 Fishcan or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 2,200 km/h, a difference of 150 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-7 Fishcan or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 850 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-7 Fishcan or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The J-7 Fishcan has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-7 Fishcan or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 9,100 kg.
Which is larger, the J-7 Fishcan or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-7 Fishcan or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the J-7 Fishcan at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the J-7 Fishcan or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 entered service first in 1961, 5 years before the J-7 Fishcan which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-7 Fishcan or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The J-7 Fishcan has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 1,422 units of the Mirage III / 5 / 50.