F/A-18 Hornet vs J-11 Responsive Dragon
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Specifications
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F/A-18 Hornet |
J-11 Responsive Dragon |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇨🇳 China |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
McDonnell Douglas |
Shenyang |
| First flight |
18 November 1978 |
1 January 1998 |
| Year introduced |
1983 |
1998 |
| Number produced |
1480 units |
442 units |
| Average unit price |
$29 million |
$30 million |
| Wing area |
38.0 m² |
52.8 m² |
| Wingspan |
12.3 m |
14.7 m |
| Height |
4.7 m |
5.9 m |
| Length |
17.1 m |
21.9 m |
| Maximum speed |
1915 km/h |
2500 km/h |
| Operational range |
2,017 km |
3,530 km |
| Service ceiling |
15,000 m |
18,500 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
23,541 kg |
33,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
10,433 kg |
16,380 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 6,350 kgf
|
2 x 7,650 kgf
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Detailed Comparison
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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.
