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J-8 Finback vs Su-15 Flagon

J-8 Finback vs Su-15 Flagon at a glance — top speed 2,300 vs 2,230 km/h, range 1,000 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 18,879 vs 17,900 kg, built 408 vs 1,290 units.

Shenyang J-8 Finback combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-8 Finback
Sukhoi Su-15 Flagon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-15 Flagon
Specifications
J-8 Finback Su-15 Flagon
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Sukhoi
First flight 5 July 1969 30 May 1962
Year introduced 1980 1965
Number produced 408 units 1290 units
Average unit price $15 million $4 million
Wing area -- m² 36.6 m²
Wingspan 9.3 m 9.4 m
Height 5.4 m 4.8 m
Length 21.5 m 19.6 m
Maximum speed 2300 km/h 2230 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 18,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,879 kg 17,900 kg
Empty weight 10,371 kg 10,760 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,999 kgf 2 x 7,138 kgf
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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 2,230 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-8 Finback or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the J-8 Finback's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-8 Finback or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon has a higher service ceiling at 18,100 meters (59,383 ft) compared to the J-8 Finback's 18,000 meters (59,055 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 17,900 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 19.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-8 Finback or Su-15 Flagon?
The J-8 Finback is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the Su-15 Flagon at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the J-8 Finback or Su-15 Flagon?
The Su-15 Flagon entered service first in 1965, 15 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.