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J-8 Finback vs Su-17 Fitter

J-8 Finback vs Su-17 Fitter at a glance — top speed 2,300 vs 2,140 km/h, range 1,000 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 18,879 vs 7,890 kg, built 408 vs 2,867 units.

Shenyang J-8 Finback combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-8 Finback
Sukhoi Su-17 Fitter combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-17 Fitter
Specifications
J-8 Finback Su-17 Fitter
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Sukhoi
First flight 5 July 1969 1 January 1966
Year introduced 1980 1970
Number produced 408 units 2867 units
Average unit price $15 million $6 million
Wing area -- m² 27.5 m²
Wingspan 9.3 m 10.0 m
Height 5.4 m 4.5 m
Length 21.5 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 2300 km/h 2140 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 14,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,879 kg 7,890 kg
Empty weight 10,371 kg 5,932 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,999 kgf 1 x 4,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-8 Finback or Su-17 Fitter?
The J-8 Finback is faster with a maximum speed of 2,300 km/h compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 2,140 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-8 Finback or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has a longer range at 2,300 km compared to the J-8 Finback's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-8 Finback or Su-17 Fitter?
The J-8 Finback has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 14,500 meters (47,572 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-8 Finback or Su-17 Fitter?
The J-8 Finback has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,879 kg compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 7,890 kg.
Which is larger, the J-8 Finback or Su-17 Fitter?
The J-8 Finback is longer at 21.5 meters compared to the Su-17 Fitter's 15.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-8 Finback or Su-17 Fitter?
The J-8 Finback is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the Su-17 Fitter at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the J-8 Finback or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter entered service first in 1970, 10 years before the J-8 Finback which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-8 Finback or Su-17 Fitter?
The Su-17 Fitter has been produced in greater numbers with 2,867 units compared to 408 units of the J-8 Finback.