AT-802 vs Shenyang J-35
Overview
The AT-802 and the Shenyang J-35 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Air Tractor and Shenyang Aircraft Corporation respectively.
The Shenyang J-35 reaches 1,905 km/h — 4.8x the AT-802's 394 km/h. The AT-802 has an operational range of 1,300 km vs 3,500 km for the Shenyang J-35. The Shenyang J-35 operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the AT-802. At 28,000 kg MTOW, the Shenyang J-35 is 3.9x the AT-802's 7,257 kg.
The AT-802 has been produced in 28 units vs 57 for the Shenyang J-35. The AT-802 first flew 31 years before the Shenyang J-35 (1990 vs 2021).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 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 |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Shenyang Aircraft Corporation |
| First flight | 29 October 2021 |
| Year introduced | 2025 |
| Number produced | 57 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 37.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 18.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 394 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,257 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,951 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,007 kW ◉ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 11.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 17.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1905 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,500 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,830 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AT-802 or Shenyang J-35?
The Shenyang J-35 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,905 km/h compared to the AT-802's 394 km/h, a difference of 1,511 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-802 or Shenyang J-35?
The Shenyang J-35 has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the AT-802's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-802 or Shenyang J-35?
The Shenyang J-35 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the AT-802's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-802 or Shenyang J-35?
The Shenyang J-35 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the AT-802's 7,257 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-802 or Shenyang J-35?
The Shenyang J-35 is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the AT-802's 10.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the AT-802 or Shenyang J-35?
The AT-802 entered service first in 1991, 34 years before the Shenyang J-35 which entered service in 2025.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AT-802 or Shenyang J-35?
The Shenyang J-35 has been produced in greater numbers with 57 units compared to 28 units of the AT-802.