J-11 Responsive Dragon vs Su-27 Flanker

Chinese modernized variant of the Soviet Su-27 Flanker twin-engine combat aircraft.
Picture of J-11 Responsive Dragon
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang
First flight 1 January 1998
Year introduced 1998
Number produced 442 units
Average unit price $-- million
Soviet-originated multirole fighter, distinguished for deployments during the Cold War, globally utilized in air superiority missions.
Picture of Su-27 Flanker
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 20 May 1978
Year introduced 1984
Number produced 680 units
Average unit price $30 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—‰
Profile drawing of Shenyang J-11 Responsive Dragon
Wing area 62.0 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 30,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 16,300 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 15,340 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker 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 Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the J-11 Responsive Dragon's 3,530 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the J-11 Responsive Dragon's 18,500 meters (60,695 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Su-27 Flanker?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the Su-27 Flanker's 30,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the J-11 Responsive Dragon's 21.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Su-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker entered service first in 1984, 14 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-27 Flanker?
The Su-27 Flanker has been produced in greater numbers with 680 units compared to 442 units of the J-11 Responsive Dragon.