F-84 Thunderjet vs J-11 Responsive Dragon

The F-84 Thunderjet and the J-11 Responsive Dragon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Shenyang respectively. The J-11 Responsive Dragon reaches 2,500 km/h — 2.5x the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 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 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. At 33,000 kg MTOW, the J-11 Responsive Dragon is 3.1x the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg. The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 442 for the J-11 Responsive Dragon. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $30M for the J-11 Responsive Dragon. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 52 years before the J-11 Responsive Dragon (1946 vs 1998).

American fighter-bomber of the 1940s–1950s era, notable in the Korean War for close air support and strategic bombing missions.
Republic F-84 Thunderjet Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Republic
First flight 28 February 1946
Year introduced 1950
Number produced 7524 units
Average unit price $1.4 million
Chinese modernized variant of the Soviet Su-27 Flanker twin-engine combat aircraft.
Shenyang J-11 Responsive Dragon Combat profile drawing
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 24.0 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m
Height 3.8 m
Length 11.6 m
Maximum speed 1001 km/h
Operational range 1,080 km
Service ceiling 12,344 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,590 kg
Empty weight 5,200 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,522 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 15,300 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-84 Thunderjet 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-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 1,499 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet 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-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 48 years before the J-11 Responsive Dragon which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 442 units of the J-11 Responsive Dragon.