J-11 Responsive Dragon vs MiG-23 Flogger

The J-11 Responsive Dragon and the MiG-23 Flogger 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 2,500 km/h for the MiG-23 Flogger. The J-11 Responsive Dragon has an operational range of 3,530 km vs 1,150 km for the MiG-23 Flogger. The J-11 Responsive Dragon operates at altitudes up to 18,500 m compared to 18,000 m for the MiG-23 Flogger. The J-11 Responsive Dragon has been produced in 442 units vs 5,047 for the MiG-23 Flogger. Unit cost is $30M for the J-11 Responsive Dragon vs $4M for the MiG-23 Flogger. The MiG-23 Flogger first flew 31 years before the J-11 Responsive Dragon (1967 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 third-generation jet fighter, notable for its service during the Cold War, often deployed in interceptor and ground-attack roles.
Mikoyan-Gurevitch MiG-23 Flogger Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mikoyan-Gurevitch
First flight 10 June 1967
Year introduced 1970
Number produced 5047 units
Average unit price $4 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 37.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.0 m â—‰
Height 4.8 m â—‰
Length 16.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2500 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,150 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 17,800 kg â—‰
Empty weight 10,230 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 12,996 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the J-11 Responsive Dragon's 2,500 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-23 Flogger?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 1,150 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-23 Flogger?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-23 Flogger?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 17,800 kg.
Which is larger, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-23 Flogger?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the MiG-23 Flogger's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-23 Flogger?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the MiG-23 Flogger at $4.0 million.
Which entered service first, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger entered service first in 1970, 28 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-23 Flogger?
The MiG-23 Flogger has been produced in greater numbers with 5,047 units compared to 442 units of the J-11 Responsive Dragon.