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J-15 Flying Shark vs J-16 Qianlong

Shenyang J-15 Flying Shark combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-15 Flying Shark
Shenyang J-16 Qianlong combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-16 Qianlong
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Specifications
J-15 Flying Shark J-16 Qianlong
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Shenyang
First flight 1 August 2009 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2013 2015
Number produced 76 units 365 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 67.8 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m 14.7 m
Height 5.9 m 6.4 m
Length 22.3 m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 2300 km/h 2120 km/h
Operational range 3,500 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 17,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg 35,000 kg
Empty weight 17,500 kg 17,700 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,502 kgf 2 x 13,766 kgf
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Overview

The J-15 Flying Shark and the J-16 Qianlong are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and Shenyang respectively.

Top speed is 2,300 km/h for the J-15 Flying Shark vs 2,120 km/h for the J-16 Qianlong. The J-15 Flying Shark has an operational range of 3,500 km vs 3,000 km for the J-16 Qianlong. The J-15 Flying Shark operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 17,300 m for the J-16 Qianlong.

The J-15 Flying Shark has been produced in 76 units vs 365 for the J-16 Qianlong. The J-15 Flying Shark first flew 2 years before the J-16 Qianlong (2009 vs 2011).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-15 Flying Shark or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-15 Flying Shark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,300 km/h compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 2,120 km/h, a difference of 180 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-15 Flying Shark or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-15 Flying Shark has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-15 Flying Shark or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-15 Flying Shark has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 17,300 meters (56,758 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-15 Flying Shark or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the J-15 Flying Shark's 33,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-15 Flying Shark or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-15 Flying Shark is longer at 22.3 meters compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 21.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-15 Flying Shark or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-15 Flying Shark entered service first in 2013, 2 years before the J-16 Qianlong which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-15 Flying Shark or J-16 Qianlong?
The J-16 Qianlong has been produced in greater numbers with 365 units compared to 76 units of the J-15 Flying Shark.