J-11 Responsive Dragon vs MiG-21 Fishbed

The J-11 Responsive Dragon and the MiG-21 Fishbed are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and Mikoyan-Gurevitch respectively. Top speed is 2,500 km/h for the J-11 Responsive Dragon vs 2,125 km/h for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The J-11 Responsive Dragon has an operational range of 3,530 km vs 660 km for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed operates at altitudes up to 19,000 m compared to 18,500 m for the J-11 Responsive Dragon. At 33,000 kg MTOW, the J-11 Responsive Dragon is 3.8x the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg. The J-11 Responsive Dragon has been produced in 442 units vs 11,496 for the MiG-21 Fishbed. Unit cost is $30M for the J-11 Responsive Dragon vs $2M for the MiG-21 Fishbed. The MiG-21 Fishbed first flew 43 years before the J-11 Responsive Dragon (1955 vs 1998).

Chinese modernized variant of the Soviet Su-27 Flanker twin-engine combat aircraft.
Shenyang J-11 Responsive Dragon Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang
First flight 1 January 1998
Year introduced 1998
Number produced 442 units
Average unit price $30 million
Soviet supersonic jet fighter, renowned for extensive service during the Cold War, prevalent in various international conflicts.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-21 Fishbed Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 16 June 1955
Year introduced 1958
Number produced 11496 units
Average unit price $2 million
Wing area 52.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.7 m â—‰
Height 5.9 m â—‰
Length 21.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2500 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,530 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 16,380 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 15,300 kgf â—‰
Wing area 23.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 7.2 m â—‰
Height 4.1 m â—‰
Length 13.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2125 km/h â—‰
Operational range 660 km â—‰
Service ceiling 19,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 8,625 kg â—‰
Empty weight 4,871 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,689 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 2,125 km/h, a difference of 375 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 660 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has a higher service ceiling at 19,000 meters (62,335 ft) compared to the J-11 Responsive Dragon's 18,500 meters (60,695 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 8,625 kg.
Which is larger, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed's 13.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the MiG-21 Fishbed at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed entered service first in 1958, 40 years before the J-11 Responsive Dragon which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-21 Fishbed?
The MiG-21 Fishbed has been produced in greater numbers with 11,496 units compared to 442 units of the J-11 Responsive Dragon.