J-16 Qianlong vs Su-35 Flanker-E
| Chinese multirole strike fighter, developed from the Shenyang J-11, used by the Chinese Air Force since 2015. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Shenyang |
| First flight | 1 January 2011 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 365 units |
| Average unit price | $-- million |
| Russian multirole fighter, heralded from the late Cold War era, extensively deployed for air superiority and ground attack missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sukhoi |
| First flight | 29 April 1999 |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Number produced | 151 units |
| Average unit price | $83 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 27,200 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 62.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 22.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2500 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,600 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 34,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 18,400 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 27,400 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the J-16 Qianlong or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E 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-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E has a longer range at 3,600 km compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-16 Qianlong or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 17,300 meters (56,758 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-16 Qianlong or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The J-16 Qianlong has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the Su-35 Flanker-E's 34,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-16 Qianlong or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E is longer at 22.0 meters compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 21.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-16 Qianlong or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E 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-35 Flanker-E?
The J-16 Qianlong has been produced in greater numbers with 365 units compared to 151 units of the Su-35 Flanker-E.