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FA-50 Fighting Eagle vs J-11 Responsive Dragon

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Specifications
FA-50 Fighting Eagle J-11 Responsive Dragon
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Shenyang
First flight 1 January 2011 1 January 1998
Year introduced 2014 1998
Number produced N/A 442 units
Average unit price -- $30 million
Wing area 23.7 m² 52.8 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 14.7 m
Height 4.8 m 5.9 m
Length 13.1 m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 1840 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 1,851 km 3,530 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 18,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,722 kg 33,000 kg
Empty weight 6,470 kg 16,380 kg
Total thrust 1 x 79 kN 2 x 7,650 kgf
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Overview

The FA-50 Fighting Eagle and the J-11 Responsive Dragon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by KAI and Shenyang respectively.

Top speed is 1,840 km/h for the FA-50 Fighting Eagle vs 2,500 km/h for the J-11 Responsive Dragon. The FA-50 Fighting Eagle has an operational range of 1,851 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 14,630 m for the FA-50 Fighting Eagle. At 33,000 kg MTOW, the J-11 Responsive Dragon is 3.1x the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 10,722 kg.

The J-11 Responsive Dragon first flew 13 years before the FA-50 Fighting Eagle (1998 vs 2011).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 1,840 km/h, a difference of 660 km/h.
Which has longer range, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 1,851 km.
Which can fly higher, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle 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 FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 10,722 kg.
Which is larger, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 13.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon entered service first in 1998, 16 years before the FA-50 Fighting Eagle which entered service in 2014.