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F-16V Viper vs J-11 Responsive Dragon

F-16V Viper vs J-11 Responsive Dragon at a glance — top speed 2,414 vs 2,500 km/h, range 4,220 vs 3,530 km, max takeoff weight 21,772 vs 33,000 kg.

Lockheed Martin F-16V Viper combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-16V ViperFull specs
Shenyang J-11 Responsive Dragon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-11 Responsive DragonFull specs
Specifications
F-16V Viper J-11 Responsive Dragon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Shenyang
First flight 16 October 2015 1 January 1998
Year introduced 2018 1998
Number produced N/A 442 units
Average unit price $70.3 million $30 million
Wing area 27.9 m² 52.8 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 14.7 m
Height 5.1 m 5.9 m
Length 15.1 m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 2414 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 4,220 km 3,530 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 18,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 21,772 kg 33,000 kg
Empty weight 9,207 kg 16,380 kg
Total thrust 1 x 13,381 kgf 2 x 13,460 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-16V Viper 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-16V Viper's 2,414 km/h, a difference of 86 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16V Viper or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The F-16V Viper has a longer range at 4,220 km compared to the J-11 Responsive Dragon's 3,530 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16V Viper 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-16V Viper's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16V Viper or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the F-16V Viper's 21,772 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16V Viper or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the F-16V Viper's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16V Viper or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The F-16V Viper is more expensive at approximately $70 million per unit compared to the J-11 Responsive Dragon at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16V Viper or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon entered service first in 1998, 20 years before the F-16V Viper which entered service in 2018.