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J-7 Fishcan vs Sea Harrier

J-7 Fishcan vs Sea Harrier at a glance — top speed 2,200 vs 1,145 km/h, range 2,200 vs 3,222 km, max takeoff weight 9,100 vs 11,884 kg, built 2,400 vs 111 units.

Chengdu J-7 Fishcan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-7 Fishcan
British Aerospace Sea Harrier combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Sea Harrier
Specifications
J-7 Fishcan Sea Harrier
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu British Aerospace
First flight 17 January 1966 20 August 1978
Year introduced 1966 1980
Number produced 2400 units 111 units
Average unit price $2 million $15.6 million
Wing area 24.9 m² 18.7 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 7.7 m
Height 4.1 m 3.7 m
Length 14.0 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 2200 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 2,200 km 3,222 km
Service ceiling 17,500 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,100 kg 11,884 kg
Empty weight 5,292 kg 6,616 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,598 kgf 1 x 96 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-7 Fishcan or Sea Harrier?
The J-7 Fishcan is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the Sea Harrier's 1,145 km/h, a difference of 1,055 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-7 Fishcan or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier has a longer range at 3,222 km compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 2,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-7 Fishcan or Sea Harrier?
The J-7 Fishcan has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the Sea Harrier's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-7 Fishcan or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,884 kg compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 9,100 kg.
Which is larger, the J-7 Fishcan or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier is longer at 14.2 meters compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-7 Fishcan or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier is more expensive at approximately $16 million per unit compared to the J-7 Fishcan at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the J-7 Fishcan or Sea Harrier?
The J-7 Fishcan entered service first in 1966, 14 years before the Sea Harrier which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-7 Fishcan or Sea Harrier?
The J-7 Fishcan has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 111 units of the Sea Harrier.