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JH-7 Flounder vs Tornado

Xian JH-7 Flounder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 JH-7 Flounder
Panavia Tornado combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇬🇧🇮🇹 Tornado
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Specifications
JH-7 Flounder Tornado
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇩🇪 Germany🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Xian Panavia
First flight 14 December 1988 14 August 1974
Year introduced 1992 1980
Number produced 270 units 990 units
Average unit price $25 million $35 million
Wing area 52.3 m² 26.6 m²
Wingspan 12.8 m 13.9 m
Height 6.2 m 6.0 m
Length 22.3 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 1808 km/h 2420 km/h
Operational range 900 km 3,148 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,475 kg 28,000 kg
Empty weight 14,500 kg 13,890 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,114 kgf 2 x 7,831 kgf
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Overview

The JH-7 Flounder and the Tornado are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Xian and Panavia respectively.

Top speed is 1,808 km/h for the JH-7 Flounder vs 2,420 km/h for the Tornado. The JH-7 Flounder has an operational range of 900 km vs 3,148 km for the Tornado. The JH-7 Flounder operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 15,240 m for the Tornado.

The JH-7 Flounder has been produced in 270 units vs 990 for the Tornado. Unit cost is $25M for the JH-7 Flounder vs $35M for the Tornado. The Tornado first flew 14 years before the JH-7 Flounder (1974 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JH-7 Flounder or Tornado?
The Tornado is faster with a maximum speed of 2,420 km/h compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 1,808 km/h, a difference of 612 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JH-7 Flounder or Tornado?
The Tornado has a longer range at 3,148 km compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the JH-7 Flounder or Tornado?
The JH-7 Flounder has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Tornado's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the JH-7 Flounder or Tornado?
The JH-7 Flounder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,475 kg compared to the Tornado's 28,000 kg.
Which is larger, the JH-7 Flounder or Tornado?
The JH-7 Flounder is longer at 22.3 meters compared to the Tornado's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JH-7 Flounder or Tornado?
The Tornado is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the JH-7 Flounder at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the JH-7 Flounder or Tornado?
The Tornado entered service first in 1980, 12 years before the JH-7 Flounder which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JH-7 Flounder or Tornado?
The Tornado has been produced in greater numbers with 990 units compared to 270 units of the JH-7 Flounder.