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Calidus B250 vs J-16 Qianlong

Calidus B250 vs J-16 Qianlong at a glance — top speed 557 vs 2,120 km/h, range 2,400 vs 4,000 km, built 2 vs 365 units.

Calidus B250 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Calidus B250
Shenyang J-16 Qianlong combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-16 Qianlong
Specifications
Calidus B250 J-16 Qianlong
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Calidus Shenyang
First flight 1 July 2017 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2018 2015
Number produced 2 units 365 units
Average unit price $25 million --
Wing area -- m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 12.1 m 14.7 m
Height -- m 6.4 m
Length -- m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 557 km/h 2120 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 4,000 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 17,300 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 35,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg 17,700 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 2 x 13,766 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Calidus B250 or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong is faster with a maximum speed of 2,120 km/h compared to the Calidus B250's 557 km/h, a difference of 1,563 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Calidus B250 or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the Calidus B250's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Calidus B250 or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong has a higher service ceiling at 17,300 meters (56,758 ft) compared to the Calidus B250's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the Calidus B250 or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the Calidus B250's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Calidus B250 or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the Calidus B250's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Calidus B250 or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong entered service first in 2015, 3 years before the Calidus B250 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Calidus B250 or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong has been produced in greater numbers with 365 units compared to 2 units of the Calidus B250.