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J-16 Qianlong vs Su-57 Felon

J-16 Qianlong vs Su-57 Felon at a glance — top speed 2,120 vs 2,135 km/h, range 4,000 vs 4,500 km, max takeoff weight 35,000 vs 35,000 kg, built 365 vs 32 units.

Shenyang J-16 Qianlong combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
J-16 Qianlong Su-57 Felon
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Sukhoi
First flight 1 January 2011 29 January 2010
Year introduced 2015 2020
Number produced 365 units 32 units
Average unit price -- $42 million
Wing area 62.0 m² 78.8 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m 14.1 m
Height 6.4 m 4.6 m
Length 21.9 m 20.1 m
Maximum speed 2120 km/h 2135 km/h
Operational range 4,000 km 4,500 km
Service ceiling 17,300 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 35,000 kg 35,000 kg
Empty weight 17,700 kg 18,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 13,766 kgf 2 x 14,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-16 Qianlong or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,135 km/h compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 2,120 km/h, a difference of 15 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-16 Qianlong or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon 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-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 17,300 meters (56,758 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-16 Qianlong or Su-57 Felon?
Both the J-16 Qianlong and Su-57 Felon have a maximum takeoff weight of 35,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-16 Qianlong or Su-57 Felon?
The J-16 Qianlong is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the Su-57 Felon's 20.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-16 Qianlong or Su-57 Felon?
The J-16 Qianlong entered service first in 2015, 5 years before the Su-57 Felon which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-16 Qianlong or Su-57 Felon?
The J-16 Qianlong has been produced in greater numbers with 365 units compared to 32 units of the Su-57 Felon.