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J-16 Qianlong vs J-20 Mighty Dragon

J-16 Qianlong vs J-20 Mighty Dragon at a glance — top speed 2,120 vs 2,130 km/h, range 4,000 vs 5,500 km, max takeoff weight 35,000 vs 37,000 kg, built 365 vs 300 units.

Shenyang J-16 Qianlong combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
J-16 Qianlong J-20 Mighty Dragon
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Chengdu
First flight 1 January 2011 11 January 2011
Year introduced 2015 2017
Number produced 365 units 300 units
Average unit price -- $110 million
Wing area 62.0 m² 73.0 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m 13.0 m
Height 6.4 m 4.7 m
Length 21.9 m 21.2 m
Maximum speed 2120 km/h 2130 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 5,500 km
Service ceiling 17,300 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 35,000 kg 37,000 kg
Empty weight 17,700 kg 17,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 13,766 kgf 2 x 14,480 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-16 Qianlong or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,130 km/h compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 2,120 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-16 Qianlong or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a longer range at 5,500 km compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 4,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-16 Qianlong 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 J-16 Qianlong's 17,300 meters (56,758 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-16 Qianlong or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 37,000 kg compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 35,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-16 Qianlong or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-16 Qianlong is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the J-20 Mighty Dragon's 21.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-16 Qianlong or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-16 Qianlong entered service first in 2015, 2 years before the J-20 Mighty Dragon which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-16 Qianlong or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-16 Qianlong has been produced in greater numbers with 365 units compared to 300 units of the J-20 Mighty Dragon.