AT-802 vs J-11 Responsive Dragon

Overview

The AT-802 and the J-11 Responsive Dragon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Air Tractor and Shenyang respectively.

The J-11 Responsive Dragon reaches 2,500 km/h β€” 6.3x the AT-802's 394 km/h. The AT-802 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 3,530 km for the J-11 Responsive Dragon. The J-11 Responsive Dragon operates at altitudes up to 18,500 m compared to 7,620 m for the AT-802. At 33,000 kg MTOW, the J-11 Responsive Dragon is 4.5x the AT-802's 7,257 kg.

The AT-802 has been produced in 28 units vs 442 for the J-11 Responsive Dragon. Unit cost is $4M for the AT-802 vs $30M for the J-11 Responsive Dragon. The AT-802 first flew 8 years before the J-11 Responsive Dragon (1990 vs 1998).

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Air Tractor AT-802 Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor
First flight 30 October 1990
Year introduced 1991
Number produced 28 units
Average unit price $4 million
Chinese modernized variant of the Soviet Su-27 Flanker twin-engine combat aircraft.
Shenyang J-11 Responsive Dragon Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang
First flight 1 January 1998
Year introduced 1998
Number produced 442 units
Average unit price $30 million
Wing area 37.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 18.1 m β—‰
Height 3.9 m β—‰
Length 10.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 394 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,300 km β—‰
Service ceiling 7,620 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 7,257 kg β—‰
Empty weight 2,951 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,007 kW β—‰
Wing area 52.8 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 14.7 m β—‰
Height 5.9 m β—‰
Length 21.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2500 km/h β—‰
Operational range 3,530 km β—‰
Service ceiling 18,500 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight 16,380 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 7,650 kgf β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AT-802 or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the AT-802's 394 km/h, a difference of 2,106 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-802 or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the AT-802's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-802 or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the AT-802's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-802 or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the AT-802's 7,257 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-802 or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the AT-802's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AT-802 or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the AT-802 at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AT-802 or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The AT-802 entered service first in 1991, 7 years before the J-11 Responsive Dragon which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AT-802 or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 442 units compared to 28 units of the AT-802.