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J-16 Qianlong vs Su-34 Fullback

J-16 Qianlong vs Su-34 Fullback at a glance — top speed 2,120 vs 1,900 km/h, range 4,000 vs 4,500 km, max takeoff weight 35,000 vs 45,000 kg, built 365 vs 155 units.

Shenyang J-16 Qianlong combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
J-16 Qianlong Su-34 Fullback
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Sukhoi
First flight 1 January 2011 13 April 1990
Year introduced 2015 2014
Number produced 365 units 155 units
Average unit price -- $36 million
Wing area 62.0 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m 14.7 m
Height 6.4 m 6.4 m
Length 21.9 m 23.3 m
Maximum speed 2120 km/h 1900 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 4,500 km
Service ceiling 17,300 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 35,000 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 17,700 kg 20,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 13,766 kgf 2 x 13,460 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-16 Qianlong or Su-34 Fullback?
The J-16 Qianlong is faster with a maximum speed of 2,120 km/h compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 1,900 km/h, a difference of 220 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-16 Qianlong or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a longer range at 4,500 km compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 4,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-16 Qianlong or Su-34 Fullback?
The J-16 Qianlong has a higher service ceiling at 17,300 meters (56,758 ft) compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-16 Qianlong or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 35,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-16 Qianlong or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 21.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-16 Qianlong or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback entered service first in 2014, 1 years before the J-16 Qianlong which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-16 Qianlong or Su-34 Fullback?
The J-16 Qianlong has been produced in greater numbers with 365 units compared to 155 units of the Su-34 Fullback.