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J-16 Qianlong vs Su-27 Flanker

Shenyang J-16 Qianlong combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-16 Qianlong
Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-27 Flanker
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Specifications
J-16 Qianlong Su-27 Flanker
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Sukhoi
First flight 1 January 2011 20 May 1978
Year introduced 2015 1984
Number produced 365 units 680 units
Average unit price -- $30 million
Wing area 62.0 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m 14.7 m
Height 6.4 m 5.9 m
Length 21.9 m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 2120 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 3,530 km
Service ceiling 17,300 m 18,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 35,000 kg 30,000 kg
Empty weight 17,700 kg 16,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 13,600 kgf 2 x 7,670 kgf
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Overview

The J-16 Qianlong and the Su-27 Flanker are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,120 km/h for the J-16 Qianlong vs 2,500 km/h for the Su-27 Flanker. The J-16 Qianlong has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 3,530 km for the Su-27 Flanker. The Su-27 Flanker operates at altitudes up to 18,500 m compared to 17,300 m for the J-16 Qianlong.

The J-16 Qianlong has been produced in 365 units vs 680 for the Su-27 Flanker. The Su-27 Flanker first flew 33 years before the J-16 Qianlong (1978 vs 2011).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-16 Qianlong or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 2,120 km/h, a difference of 380 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-16 Qianlong or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-16 Qianlong or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 17,300 meters (56,758 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-16 Qianlong or Su-27 Flanker?
The J-16 Qianlong has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the Su-27 Flanker's 30,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-16 Qianlong or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 21.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-16 Qianlong or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker entered service first in 1984, 31 years before the J-16 Qianlong which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-16 Qianlong or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has been produced in greater numbers with 680 units compared to 365 units of the J-16 Qianlong.