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BAE Tempest vs J-20 Mighty Dragon

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🇬🇧🇮🇹🇯🇵 BAE Tempest
Specifications
BAE Tempest J-20 Mighty Dragon
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer BAE Systems Chengdu
First flight -- 11 January 2011
Year introduced -- 2017
Number produced N/A 300 units
Average unit price -- $110 million
Wing area -- m² 73.0 m²
Wingspan -- m 13.0 m
Height -- m 4.7 m
Length -- m 21.2 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 2130 km/h
Operational range -- km 5,500 km
Service ceiling -- m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 37,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg 17,000 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 14,480 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BAE Tempest or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,130 km/h compared to the BAE Tempest's 0 km/h, a difference of 2,130 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BAE Tempest or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a longer range at 5,500 km compared to the BAE Tempest's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the BAE Tempest or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the BAE Tempest's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the BAE Tempest or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 37,000 kg compared to the BAE Tempest's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the BAE Tempest or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon is longer at 21.2 meters compared to the BAE Tempest's 0.0 meters.