F-16 Fighting Falcon vs J-11 Responsive Dragon
The F-16 Fighting Falcon and the J-11 Responsive Dragon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by General Dynamics and Shenyang respectively. Top speed is 2,410 km/h for the F-16 Fighting Falcon vs 2,500 km/h for the J-11 Responsive Dragon. The F-16 Fighting Falcon has an operational range of 546 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 18,288 m for the F-16 Fighting Falcon. The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in 4,604 units vs 442 for the J-11 Responsive Dragon. Unit cost is $75M for the F-16 Fighting Falcon vs $30M for the J-11 Responsive Dragon. The F-16 Fighting Falcon first flew 24 years before the J-11 Responsive Dragon (1974 vs 1998).
| American multirole fighter, famed in late Cold War conflicts, renowned for performance in precision daytime strikes and defensive counter air operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
| First flight | 2 February 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 4604 units |
| Average unit price | $75 million |
| Chinese modernized variant of the Soviet Su-27 Flanker twin-engine combat aircraft. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 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 | 27.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2410 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 546 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,288 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,200 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 8,570 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 7,777 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 52.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 21.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2500 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,530 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 16,380 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 7,650 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 2,410 km/h, a difference of 90 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 546 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16 Fighting Falcon 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 F-16 Fighting Falcon's 18,288 meters (60,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 19,200 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is more expensive at approximately $75 million per unit compared to the J-11 Responsive Dragon at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon entered service first in 1979, 19 years before the J-11 Responsive Dragon which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 442 units of the J-11 Responsive Dragon.