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J-11 Responsive Dragon vs Su-25 Frogfoot

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Specifications
J-11 Responsive Dragon Su-25 Frogfoot
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Sukhoi
First flight 1 January 1998 22 February 1975
Year introduced 1998 1981
Number produced 442 units 1000 units
Average unit price $30 million $11 million
Wing area 52.8 m² 30.1 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m 14.4 m
Height 5.9 m 4.8 m
Length 21.9 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 3,530 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 18,500 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg 17,600 kg
Empty weight 16,380 kg 9,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,650 kgf 2 x 4,100 kgf
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Overview

The J-11 Responsive Dragon and the Su-25 Frogfoot are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and Sukhoi respectively.

The J-11 Responsive Dragon reaches 2,500 km/h — 2.6x the Su-25 Frogfoot's 970 km/h. The J-11 Responsive Dragon has an operational range of 3,530 km vs 1,000 km for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The J-11 Responsive Dragon operates at altitudes up to 18,500 m compared to 7,000 m for the Su-25 Frogfoot.

The J-11 Responsive Dragon has been produced in 442 units vs 1,000 for the Su-25 Frogfoot. Unit cost is $30M for the J-11 Responsive Dragon vs $11M for the Su-25 Frogfoot. The Su-25 Frogfoot first flew 23 years before the J-11 Responsive Dragon (1975 vs 1998).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 970 km/h, a difference of 1,530 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 17,600 kg.
Which is larger, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the Su-25 Frogfoot at $11 million.
Which entered service first, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot entered service first in 1981, 17 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 Su-25 Frogfoot?
The Su-25 Frogfoot has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 442 units of the J-11 Responsive Dragon.