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F-35 Lightning II vs JH-7 Flounder

F-35 Lightning II vs JH-7 Flounder at a glance — top speed 1,960 vs 1,808 km/h, range 2,800 vs 900 km, max takeoff weight 29,900 vs 28,475 kg, built 1,375 vs 270 units.

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Specifications
F-35 Lightning II JH-7 Flounder
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Xian
First flight 15 December 2006 14 December 1988
Year introduced 2011 1992
Number produced 1375 units 270 units
Average unit price $103 million $25 million
Wing area 43.0 m² 52.3 m²
Wingspan 10.7 m 12.8 m
Height 4.4 m 6.2 m
Length 15.7 m 22.3 m
Maximum speed 1960 km/h 1808 km/h
Operational range 2,800 km 900 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 29,900 kg 28,475 kg
Empty weight 13,290 kg 14,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 19,500 kgf 2 x 9,306 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-35 Lightning II or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-35 Lightning II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,960 km/h compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 1,808 km/h, a difference of 152 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-35 Lightning II or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-35 Lightning II has a longer range at 2,800 km compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-35 Lightning II or JH-7 Flounder?
The JH-7 Flounder has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-35 Lightning II or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-35 Lightning II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 29,900 kg compared to the JH-7 Flounder's 28,475 kg.
Which is larger, the F-35 Lightning II or JH-7 Flounder?
The JH-7 Flounder is longer at 22.3 meters compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-35 Lightning II or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-35 Lightning II is more expensive at approximately $103 million per unit compared to the JH-7 Flounder at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the F-35 Lightning II or JH-7 Flounder?
The JH-7 Flounder entered service first in 1992, 19 years before the F-35 Lightning II which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-35 Lightning II or JH-7 Flounder?
The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,375 units compared to 270 units of the JH-7 Flounder.