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J-11 Responsive Dragon vs JF-17 Thunder

Shenyang J-11 Responsive Dragon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-11 Responsive Dragon
CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳🇵🇰 JF-17 Thunder
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Specifications
J-11 Responsive Dragon JF-17 Thunder
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China🇵🇰 Pakistan
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang CAC/PAC
First flight 1 January 1998 25 August 2003
Year introduced 1998 2007
Number produced 442 units 144 units
Average unit price $30 million $30 million
Wing area 52.8 m² 24.4 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m 9.0 m
Height 5.9 m 4.8 m
Length 21.9 m 14.0 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 1960 km/h
Operational range 3,530 km 900 km
Service ceiling 18,500 m 16,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg 12,701 kg
Empty weight 16,380 kg 6,411 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,650 kgf 1 x 5,097 kgf
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Overview

The J-11 Responsive Dragon and the JF-17 Thunder are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and CAC/PAC respectively.

Top speed is 2,500 km/h for the J-11 Responsive Dragon vs 1,960 km/h for the JF-17 Thunder. The J-11 Responsive Dragon has an operational range of 3,530 km vs 900 km for the JF-17 Thunder. The J-11 Responsive Dragon operates at altitudes up to 18,500 m compared to 16,700 m for the JF-17 Thunder. At 33,000 kg MTOW, the J-11 Responsive Dragon is 2.6x the JF-17 Thunder's 12,701 kg.

The J-11 Responsive Dragon has been produced in 442 units vs 144 for the JF-17 Thunder. Unit cost is $30M for the J-11 Responsive Dragon vs $30M for the JF-17 Thunder. The J-11 Responsive Dragon first flew 5 years before the JF-17 Thunder (1998 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or JF-17 Thunder?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 1,960 km/h, a difference of 540 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or JF-17 Thunder?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or JF-17 Thunder?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 16,700 meters (54,790 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or JF-17 Thunder?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 12,701 kg.
Which is larger, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or JF-17 Thunder?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 14.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or JF-17 Thunder?
The JF-17 Thunder is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the J-11 Responsive Dragon at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or JF-17 Thunder?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon entered service first in 1998, 9 years before the JF-17 Thunder which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or JF-17 Thunder?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 442 units compared to 144 units of the JF-17 Thunder.