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J-16 Qianlong vs Shenyang J-35

Shenyang J-16 Qianlong combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-16 Qianlong
Shenyang J-35 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Shenyang J-35
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Specifications
J-16 Qianlong Shenyang J-35
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Shenyang
First flight 1 January 2011 29 October 2021
Year introduced 2015 2025
Number produced 365 units 57 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 62.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 14.7 m 11.5 m
Height 6.4 m 4.8 m
Length 21.9 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 2120 km/h 1905 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 3,500 km
Service ceiling 17,300 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 35,000 kg 28,000 kg
Empty weight 17,700 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 13,600 kgf 2 x 11,830 kgf
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Overview

The J-16 Qianlong and the Shenyang J-35 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and Shenyang respectively.

Top speed is 2,120 km/h for the J-16 Qianlong vs 1,905 km/h for the Shenyang J-35. The J-16 Qianlong has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 3,500 km for the Shenyang J-35. The J-16 Qianlong operates at altitudes up to 17,300 m compared to 16,000 m for the Shenyang J-35.

The J-16 Qianlong has been produced in 365 units vs 57 for the Shenyang J-35. The J-16 Qianlong first flew 10 years before the Shenyang J-35 (2011 vs 2021).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-16 Qianlong or Shenyang J-35?
The J-16 Qianlong is faster with a maximum speed of 2,120 km/h compared to the Shenyang J-35's 1,905 km/h, a difference of 215 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-16 Qianlong or Shenyang J-35?
The Shenyang J-35 has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-16 Qianlong or Shenyang J-35?
The J-16 Qianlong has a higher service ceiling at 17,300 meters (56,758 ft) compared to the Shenyang J-35's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-16 Qianlong or Shenyang J-35?
The J-16 Qianlong has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the Shenyang J-35's 28,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-16 Qianlong or Shenyang J-35?
The J-16 Qianlong is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the Shenyang J-35's 17.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-16 Qianlong or Shenyang J-35?
The J-16 Qianlong entered service first in 2015, 10 years before the Shenyang J-35 which entered service in 2025.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-16 Qianlong or Shenyang J-35?
The J-16 Qianlong has been produced in greater numbers with 365 units compared to 57 units of the Shenyang J-35.