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J-11 Responsive Dragon vs MiG-29 Fulcrum

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Specifications
J-11 Responsive Dragon MiG-29 Fulcrum
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Mikoyan
First flight 1 January 1998 6 October 1977
Year introduced 1998 1983
Number produced 442 units 1600 units
Average unit price $30 million $25 million
Wing area 52.8 m² 43.0 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m 12.0 m
Height 5.9 m 4.4 m
Length 21.9 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 2200 km/h
Operational range 3,530 km 1,430 km
Service ceiling 18,500 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg 24,000 kg
Empty weight 16,380 kg 18,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,650 kgf 2 x 9,000 kgf
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Overview

The J-11 Responsive Dragon and the MiG-29 Fulcrum are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and Mikoyan respectively.

Top speed is 2,500 km/h for the J-11 Responsive Dragon vs 2,200 km/h for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The J-11 Responsive Dragon has an operational range of 3,530 km vs 1,430 km for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The J-11 Responsive Dragon operates at altitudes up to 18,500 m compared to 17,500 m for the MiG-29 Fulcrum.

The J-11 Responsive Dragon has been produced in 442 units vs 1,600 for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. Unit cost is $30M for the J-11 Responsive Dragon vs $25M for the MiG-29 Fulcrum. The MiG-29 Fulcrum first flew 21 years before the J-11 Responsive Dragon (1977 vs 1998).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 2,200 km/h, a difference of 300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 1,430 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 24,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 17.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum entered service first in 1983, 15 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-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 442 units of the J-11 Responsive Dragon.