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J-16 Qianlong vs MiG-35

J-16 Qianlong vs MiG-35 at a glance — top speed 2,120 vs 2,100 km/h, range 4,000 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 35,000 vs 24,500 kg, built 365 vs 6 units.

Shenyang J-16 Qianlong combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-16 Qianlong
Mikoyan MiG-35 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-35
Specifications
J-16 Qianlong MiG-35
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Mikoyan
First flight 1 January 2011 1 January 2009
Year introduced 2015 2019
Number produced 365 units 6 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 62.0 m² 41.0 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m 12.0 m
Height 6.4 m 4.7 m
Length 21.9 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 2120 km/h 2100 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 17,300 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 35,000 kg 24,500 kg
Empty weight 17,700 kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 13,766 kgf 2 x 8,995 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-16 Qianlong or MiG-35?
The J-16 Qianlong is faster with a maximum speed of 2,120 km/h compared to the MiG-35's 2,100 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-16 Qianlong or MiG-35?
The J-16 Qianlong has a longer range at 4,000 km compared to the MiG-35's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-16 Qianlong or MiG-35?
The J-16 Qianlong has a higher service ceiling at 17,300 meters (56,758 ft) compared to the MiG-35's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-16 Qianlong or MiG-35?
The J-16 Qianlong has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the MiG-35's 24,500 kg.
Which is larger, the J-16 Qianlong or MiG-35?
The J-16 Qianlong is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the MiG-35's 17.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-16 Qianlong or MiG-35?
The J-16 Qianlong entered service first in 2015, 4 years before the MiG-35 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-16 Qianlong or MiG-35?
The J-16 Qianlong has been produced in greater numbers with 365 units compared to 6 units of the MiG-35.