F-35 Lightning II vs J-11 Responsive Dragon
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Specifications
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F-35 Lightning II |
J-11 Responsive Dragon |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇨🇳 China |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Lockheed Martin |
Shenyang |
| First flight |
15 December 2006 |
1 January 1998 |
| Year introduced |
2013 |
1998 |
| Number produced |
965 units |
442 units |
| Average unit price |
$85 million |
$30 million |
| Wing area |
43.0 m² |
52.8 m² |
| Wingspan |
11.0 m |
14.7 m |
| Height |
4.4 m |
5.9 m |
| Length |
15.6 m |
21.9 m |
| Maximum speed |
1960 km/h |
2500 km/h |
| Operational range |
2,800 km |
3,530 km |
| Service ceiling |
15,000 m |
18,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
27,216 kg |
33,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
14,651 kg |
16,380 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 19,500 kgf
|
2 x 7,650 kgf
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Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the F-35 Lightning II 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-35 Lightning II's 1,960 km/h, a difference of 540 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-35 Lightning II or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 2,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-35 Lightning II 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-35 Lightning II's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-35 Lightning II or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 27,216 kg.
Which is larger, the F-35 Lightning II or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-35 Lightning II or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The F-35 Lightning II is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the J-11 Responsive Dragon at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the F-35 Lightning II or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon entered service first in 1998, 15 years before the F-35 Lightning II which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-35 Lightning II or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in greater numbers with 965 units compared to 442 units of the J-11 Responsive Dragon.
