JH-7 Flounder vs Tornado
Chinese fighter-bomber, developed during the Cold War era, extensively utilized in training, maritime strike and air-intercept roles. | |
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Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
Category | Combat Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Xian |
First flight | 14 December 1988 |
Year of introduction | 1992 |
Number produced | 270 units |
Average unit price | $25 million |
European multirole combat aircraft, renowned for operational history in Gulf War and Balkans conflict. | |
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Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
Category | Combat Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Panavia |
First flight | 14 August 1974 |
Year of introduction | 1980 |
Number produced | 990 units |
Average unit price | $30 million |
Wing area | 52.3 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 12.8 m â—‰ |
Height | 6.2 m â—‰ |
Length | 22.3 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 1808 km/h â—‰ |
Operational range | 1,648 km â—‰ |
Service ceiling | 16,000 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 28,475 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 14,500 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 2 x 5,557 kgf â—‰ |