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Kowsar vs J-16 Qianlong

HESA Kowsar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Kowsar
Shenyang J-16 Qianlong combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-16 Qianlong
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Specifications
Kowsar J-16 Qianlong
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer HESA Shenyang
First flight 1 August 2018 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2018 2015
Number produced 7 units 365 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 17.3 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 8.1 m 14.7 m
Height 4.1 m 6.4 m
Length 14.5 m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 2120 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 15,800 m 17,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,312 kg 35,000 kg
Empty weight 4,349 kg 17,700 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8 kN 2 x 13,600 kgf
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Overview

The Kowsar and the J-16 Qianlong are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by HESA and Shenyang respectively.

Top speed is 1,700 km/h for the Kowsar vs 2,120 km/h for the J-16 Qianlong. The Kowsar has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 3,000 km for the J-16 Qianlong. The J-16 Qianlong operates at altitudes up to 17,300 m compared to 15,800 m for the Kowsar. At 35,000 kg MTOW, the J-16 Qianlong is 3.8x the Kowsar's 9,312 kg.

The Kowsar has been produced in 7 units vs 365 for the J-16 Qianlong. The J-16 Qianlong first flew 7 years before the Kowsar (2011 vs 2018).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kowsar or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong is faster with a maximum speed of 2,120 km/h compared to the Kowsar's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 420 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kowsar or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the Kowsar's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kowsar or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong has a higher service ceiling at 17,300 meters (56,758 ft) compared to the Kowsar's 15,800 meters (51,837 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kowsar or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the Kowsar's 9,312 kg.
Which is larger, the Kowsar or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the Kowsar's 14.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kowsar or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong entered service first in 2015, 3 years before the Kowsar which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kowsar or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong has been produced in greater numbers with 365 units compared to 7 units of the Kowsar.