Mikoyan MiG-19
The Shenyang J-6 was China’s version of the MiG-19, the first Soviet fighter capable of sustained supersonic flight in level conditions. China built the type in very large numbers and later adapted many for training, reconnaissance, and drone-target roles. Its two engines and swept wings gave it much more speed than the earlier J-5, though it remained simple by later standards. The J-6 became one of the most numerous combat aircraft ever built in China.
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The F-6 was China's version of the MiG-19, the first fighter capable of sustained level supersonic flight, later adapted as a trainer and target drone too.
Specifications
| Length | 12.5 m (41 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Height | 3.9 m (13 ft) |
| Persons on board | 1 |
| Crew | 1 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 8.9 t |
| Range | 750 NM (1,389 km) |
| Maximum speed | 790 kt (1,463 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 58,000 ft (17,678 m) |
| Rate of climb | 35,000 ft/min (177.8 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 500 m (1,640 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 3,600 l |
| Engines | 2x Tumansky RD-9B |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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