J-16 Qianlong vs SO 4050 Vautour

Overview

The J-16 Qianlong and the SO 4050 Vautour are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and Sud Aviation respectively.

Top speed is 2,120 km/h for the J-16 Qianlong vs 1,106 km/h for the SO 4050 Vautour. The J-16 Qianlong has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 1,200 km for the SO 4050 Vautour. The J-16 Qianlong operates at altitudes up to 17,300 m compared to 15,200 m for the SO 4050 Vautour.

The J-16 Qianlong has been produced in 365 units vs 149 for the SO 4050 Vautour. The SO 4050 Vautour first flew 59 years before the J-16 Qianlong (1952 vs 2011).

Chinese multirole strike fighter, developed from the Shenyang J-11, used by the Chinese Air Force since 2015.
Shenyang J-16 Qianlong Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang
First flight 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2015
Number produced 365 units
Average unit price --
French jet-powered multirole aircraft, developed in the 1950s, utilized in combat operations during the Six-Day War by Israel.
Sud Aviation SO 4050 Vautour Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sud Aviation
First flight 16 October 1952
Year introduced 1956
Number produced 149 units
Average unit price $2 million
Wing area 62.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.7 m â—‰
Height 6.4 m â—‰
Length 21.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2120 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,300 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 35,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 17,700 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 13,600 kgf â—‰
Wing area 45.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 15.1 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 15.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1106 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,200 km â—‰
Service ceiling 15,200 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 21,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 10,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 3,700 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-16 Qianlong or SO 4050 Vautour?
The J-16 Qianlong is faster with a maximum speed of 2,120 km/h compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 1,106 km/h, a difference of 1,014 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-16 Qianlong or SO 4050 Vautour?
The J-16 Qianlong has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-16 Qianlong or SO 4050 Vautour?
The J-16 Qianlong has a higher service ceiling at 17,300 meters (56,758 ft) compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 15,200 meters (49,868 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-16 Qianlong or SO 4050 Vautour?
The J-16 Qianlong has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-16 Qianlong or SO 4050 Vautour?
The J-16 Qianlong is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 15.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-16 Qianlong or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour entered service first in 1956, 59 years before the J-16 Qianlong which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-16 Qianlong or SO 4050 Vautour?
The J-16 Qianlong has been produced in greater numbers with 365 units compared to 149 units of the SO 4050 Vautour.