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J-7 Fishcan vs Su-27 Flanker

Chengdu J-7 Fishcan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-7 Fishcan
Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-27 Flanker
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Specifications
J-7 Fishcan Su-27 Flanker
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu Sukhoi
First flight 17 January 1966 20 May 1978
Year introduced 1966 1984
Number produced 2400 units 680 units
Average unit price $2 million $30 million
Wing area 24.9 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 8.3 m 14.7 m
Height 4.1 m 5.9 m
Length 14.0 m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 2200 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 850 km 3,530 km
Service ceiling 17,500 m 18,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,100 kg 30,000 kg
Empty weight 5,292 kg 16,300 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,488 kgf 2 x 7,670 kgf
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Overview

The J-7 Fishcan and the Su-27 Flanker are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Chengdu and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,200 km/h for the J-7 Fishcan vs 2,500 km/h for the Su-27 Flanker. The J-7 Fishcan has an operational range of 850 km vs 3,530 km for the Su-27 Flanker. The Su-27 Flanker operates at altitudes up to 18,500 m compared to 17,500 m for the J-7 Fishcan. At 30,000 kg MTOW, the Su-27 Flanker is 3.3x the J-7 Fishcan's 9,100 kg.

The J-7 Fishcan has been produced in 2,400 units vs 680 for the Su-27 Flanker. Unit cost is $2M for the J-7 Fishcan vs $30M for the Su-27 Flanker. The J-7 Fishcan first flew 12 years before the Su-27 Flanker (1966 vs 1978).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-7 Fishcan or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 2,200 km/h, a difference of 300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-7 Fishcan or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 850 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-7 Fishcan or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-7 Fishcan or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,000 kg compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 9,100 kg.
Which is larger, the J-7 Fishcan or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-7 Fishcan or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the J-7 Fishcan at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the J-7 Fishcan or Su-27 Flanker?
The J-7 Fishcan entered service first in 1966, 18 years before the Su-27 Flanker which entered service in 1984.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-7 Fishcan or Su-27 Flanker?
The J-7 Fishcan has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 680 units of the Su-27 Flanker.