F/A-18 Hornet vs J-11 Responsive Dragon
| American carrier-capable multirole strike fighter, designed in the late 20th century, deployed extensively in a variety of combat roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 18 November 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 1480 units |
| Average unit price | $29 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 | 38.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1915 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,017 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,541 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 10,433 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 12,700 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 52.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2500 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,530 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 16,380 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 15,300 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F/A-18 Hornet 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/A-18 Hornet's 1,915 km/h, a difference of 585 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F/A-18 Hornet or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 2,017 km.
Which can fly higher, the F/A-18 Hornet 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/A-18 Hornet's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F/A-18 Hornet or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 23,541 kg.
Which is larger, the F/A-18 Hornet or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the F/A-18 Hornet's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F/A-18 Hornet or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the F/A-18 Hornet at $29 million.
Which entered service first, the F/A-18 Hornet or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The F/A-18 Hornet entered service first in 1983, 15 years before the J-11 Responsive Dragon which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F/A-18 Hornet or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The F/A-18 Hornet has been produced in greater numbers with 1,480 units compared to 442 units of the J-11 Responsive Dragon.