J-8 Finback vs Su-15 Flagon
| Chinese interceptor, operational from the Cold War era, predominantly deployed for aerial warfare by the People's Liberation Army Air Force. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Shenyang |
| First flight | 5 July 1969 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 408 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Soviet interceptor jet, notable for its Cold War service, involved notably in significant incidents such as Korean Air Lines Flight 007. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 30 May 1962 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 1290 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 9.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2300 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,879 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 10,371 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,588 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 34.8 m² |
| Wingspan | 10.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1971 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,380 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,678 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,956 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,853 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of J-8 Finback by US DoD.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the J-8 Finback or Su-15 Flagon?
The J-8 Finback is faster with a maximum speed of 2,300 km/h compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 1,971 km/h, a difference of 329 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-8 Finback or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon has a longer range at 1,380 km compared to the J-8 Finback's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-8 Finback or Su-15 Flagon?
The J-8 Finback has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 17,678 meters (57,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-8 Finback or Su-15 Flagon?
The J-8 Finback has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,879 kg compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-8 Finback or Su-15 Flagon?
The J-8 Finback is longer at 21.5 meters compared to the Su-15 Flagon's 16.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-8 Finback or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon entered service first in 1967, 13 years before the J-8 Finback which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-8 Finback or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon has been produced in greater numbers with 1,290 units compared to 408 units of the J-8 Finback.