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J-16 Qianlong vs Typhoon

Shenyang J-16 Qianlong combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-16 Qianlong
Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇪🇸🇬🇧🇮🇹 Typhoon
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Specifications
J-16 Qianlong Typhoon
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇩🇪 Germany🇪🇸 Spain🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Eurofighter
First flight 1 January 2011 27 March 1994
Year introduced 2015 2003
Number produced 365 units 589 units
Average unit price -- $90 million
Wing area 62.0 m² 51.2 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m 11.0 m
Height 6.4 m 5.3 m
Length 21.9 m 16.0 m
Maximum speed 2120 km/h 2495 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 2,900 km
Service ceiling 17,300 m 16,765 m
Max. takeoff weight 35,000 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 17,700 kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 13,600 kgf 2 x 6,116 kgf
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The J-16 Qianlong and the Typhoon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and Eurofighter respectively.

Top speed is 2,120 km/h for the J-16 Qianlong vs 2,495 km/h for the Typhoon. The J-16 Qianlong has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 2,900 km for the Typhoon. The J-16 Qianlong operates at altitudes up to 17,300 m compared to 16,765 m for the Typhoon.

The J-16 Qianlong has been produced in 365 units vs 589 for the Typhoon. The Typhoon first flew 17 years before the J-16 Qianlong (1994 vs 2011).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-16 Qianlong or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,495 km/h compared to the J-16 Qianlong's 2,120 km/h, a difference of 375 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-16 Qianlong or Typhoon?
The J-16 Qianlong has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the Typhoon's 2,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-16 Qianlong or Typhoon?
The J-16 Qianlong has a higher service ceiling at 17,300 meters (56,758 ft) compared to the Typhoon's 16,765 meters (55,003 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-16 Qianlong or Typhoon?
The J-16 Qianlong has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the Typhoon's 23,500 kg.
Which is larger, the J-16 Qianlong or Typhoon?
The J-16 Qianlong is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the Typhoon's 16.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-16 Qianlong or Typhoon?
The Typhoon entered service first in 2003, 12 years before the J-16 Qianlong which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-16 Qianlong or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has been produced in greater numbers with 589 units compared to 365 units of the J-16 Qianlong.