J-11 Responsive Dragon vs Su-30 Flanker-C

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
Russian multirole fighter, renowned for deployments since the 1990s, widely used in diverse combat operations worldwide.
Picture of Su-30 Flanker-C
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 30 December 1989
Year introduced 1996
Number produced 630 units
Average unit price $37 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 6.4 m â—‰
Length 21.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2125 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,000 km â—‰
Service ceiling 17,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 17,700 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 24,994 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Sukhoi Su-30 Flanker-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C's 2,125 km/h, a difference of 375 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the J-11 Responsive Dragon's 33,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C 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-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C entered service first in 1996, 2 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-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has been produced in greater numbers with 630 units compared to 442 units of the J-11 Responsive Dragon.