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JL-8 vs MiG-27 Flogger

JL-8 vs MiG-27 Flogger at a glance — top speed 800 vs 1,885 km/h, range 2,250 vs 2,500 km, max takeoff weight 4,330 vs 20,670 kg, built 500 vs 1,075 units.

Hongdu JL-8 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳🇵🇰 JL-8
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-27 Flogger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-27 Flogger
Specifications
JL-8 MiG-27 Flogger
Origin country 🇨🇳 China🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Hongdu Mikoyan-Gurevich
First flight 21 November 1990 17 November 1972
Year introduced 1994 1975
Number produced 500 units 1075 units
Average unit price $4.5 million $5 million
Wing area 17.0 m² 37.4 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 14.0 m
Height 4.2 m 5.0 m
Length 11.6 m 17.1 m
Maximum speed 800 km/h 1885 km/h
Operational range 2,250 km 2,500 km
Service ceiling 13,600 m 14,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,330 kg 20,670 kg
Empty weight 2,687 kg 11,908 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,633 kgf 1 x 11,502 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JL-8 or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,885 km/h compared to the JL-8's 800 km/h, a difference of 1,085 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JL-8 or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the JL-8's 2,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the JL-8 or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the JL-8's 13,600 meters (44,619 ft).
Which is heavier, the JL-8 or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,670 kg compared to the JL-8's 4,330 kg.
Which is larger, the JL-8 or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger is longer at 17.1 meters compared to the JL-8's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JL-8 or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the JL-8 at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the JL-8 or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger entered service first in 1975, 19 years before the JL-8 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JL-8 or MiG-27 Flogger?
The MiG-27 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 1,075 units compared to 500 units of the JL-8.