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J-16 Qianlong vs Rafale

Shenyang J-16 Qianlong combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-16 Qianlong
Dassault Rafale combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Rafale
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Specifications
J-16 Qianlong Rafale
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Dassault
First flight 1 January 2011 4 July 1986
Year introduced 2015 2001
Number produced 365 units 316 units
Average unit price -- $115 million
Wing area 62.0 m² 45.7 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m 10.9 m
Height 6.4 m 5.3 m
Length 21.9 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 2120 km/h 1912 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 17,300 m 15,835 m
Max. takeoff weight 35,000 kg 24,500 kg
Empty weight 17,700 kg 9,850 kg
Total thrust 2 x 13,600 kgf 2 x 7,650 kgf
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Overview

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

Top speed is 2,120 km/h for the J-16 Qianlong vs 1,912 km/h for the Rafale. The J-16 Qianlong has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 1,850 km for the Rafale. The J-16 Qianlong operates at altitudes up to 17,300 m compared to 15,835 m for the Rafale.

The J-16 Qianlong has been produced in 365 units vs 316 for the Rafale. The Rafale first flew 25 years before the J-16 Qianlong (1986 vs 2011).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-16 Qianlong or Rafale?
The J-16 Qianlong is faster with a maximum speed of 2,120 km/h compared to the Rafale's 1,912 km/h, a difference of 208 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-16 Qianlong or Rafale?
The J-16 Qianlong has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the Rafale's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-16 Qianlong or Rafale?
The J-16 Qianlong has a higher service ceiling at 17,300 meters (56,758 ft) compared to the Rafale's 15,835 meters (51,952 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-16 Qianlong or Rafale?
The J-16 Qianlong has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the Rafale's 24,500 kg.
Which is larger, the J-16 Qianlong or Rafale?
The J-16 Qianlong is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the Rafale's 15.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-16 Qianlong or Rafale?
The Rafale entered service first in 2001, 14 years before the J-16 Qianlong which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-16 Qianlong or Rafale?
The J-16 Qianlong has been produced in greater numbers with 365 units compared to 316 units of the Rafale.