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. | |
Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
Category | Combat Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Shenyang |
First flight | 5 July 1969 |
Year of introduction | 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 of introduction | 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 | -- km |
Service ceiling | 18,000 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 18,879 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 10,371 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 2 x 4,794 kgf â—‰ |