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Kowsar vs J-11 Responsive Dragon

Kowsar vs J-11 Responsive Dragon at a glance — top speed 1,700 vs 2,500 km/h, range 2,900 vs 3,530 km, max takeoff weight 9,312 vs 33,000 kg, built 7 vs 442 units.

HESA Kowsar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Kowsar
Specifications
Kowsar J-11 Responsive Dragon
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer HESA Shenyang
First flight 1 August 2018 1 January 1998
Year introduced 2018 1998
Number produced 7 units 442 units
Average unit price -- $30 million
Wing area 17.3 m² 52.8 m²
Wingspan 8.1 m 14.7 m
Height 4.1 m 5.9 m
Length 14.5 m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 2,900 km 3,530 km
Service ceiling 15,800 m 18,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,312 kg 33,000 kg
Empty weight 4,349 kg 16,380 kg
Total thrust 2 x 22 kN 2 x 13,460 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kowsar or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Kowsar's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 800 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kowsar or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the Kowsar's 2,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kowsar 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 Kowsar's 15,800 meters (51,837 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kowsar or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the Kowsar's 9,312 kg.
Which is larger, the Kowsar or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the Kowsar's 14.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kowsar or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon entered service first in 1998, 20 years before the Kowsar which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kowsar or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 442 units compared to 7 units of the Kowsar.