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J-7 Fishcan vs Su-25 Frogfoot

Chengdu J-7 Fishcan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-7 Fishcan
Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-25 Frogfoot
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Specifications
J-7 Fishcan Su-25 Frogfoot
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu Sukhoi
First flight 17 January 1966 22 February 1975
Year introduced 1966 1981
Number produced 2400 units 1000 units
Average unit price $2 million $11 million
Wing area 24.9 m² 30.1 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 14.4 m
Height 4.1 m 4.8 m
Length 14.0 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 2200 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 850 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 17,500 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,100 kg 17,600 kg
Empty weight 5,292 kg 9,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,488 kgf 2 x 4,100 kgf
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Overview

The J-7 Fishcan and the Su-25 Frogfoot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Chengdu and Sukhoi respectively.

The J-7 Fishcan reaches 2,200 km/h — 2.3x the Su-25 Frogfoot's 970 km/h. The J-7 Fishcan has an operational range of 850 km vs 1,000 km for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The J-7 Fishcan operates at altitudes up to 17,500 m compared to 7,000 m for the Su-25 Frogfoot.

The J-7 Fishcan has been produced in 2,400 units vs 1,000 for the Su-25 Frogfoot. Unit cost is $2M for the J-7 Fishcan vs $11M for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The J-7 Fishcan first flew 9 years before the Su-25 Frogfoot (1966 vs 1975).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-7 Fishcan or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The J-7 Fishcan is faster with a maximum speed of 2,200 km/h compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 970 km/h, a difference of 1,230 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-7 Fishcan or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has a longer range at 1,000 km compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 850 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-7 Fishcan or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The J-7 Fishcan has a higher service ceiling at 17,500 meters (57,414 ft) compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-7 Fishcan or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 17,600 kg compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 9,100 kg.
Which is larger, the J-7 Fishcan or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-7 Fishcan or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot is more expensive at approximately $11 million per unit compared to the J-7 Fishcan at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the J-7 Fishcan or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The J-7 Fishcan entered service first in 1966, 15 years before the Su-25 Frogfoot which entered service in 1981.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-7 Fishcan or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The J-7 Fishcan has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 1,000 units of the Su-25 Frogfoot.