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

J-11 Responsive Dragon vs Su-30 Flanker-C at a glance — top speed 2,500 vs 2,125 km/h, range 3,530 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 33,000 vs 34,500 kg, built 442 vs 630 units.

Shenyang J-11 Responsive Dragon combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
J-11 Responsive Dragon Su-30 Flanker-C
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Sukhoi
First flight 1 January 1998 30 December 1989
Year introduced 1998 1996
Number produced 442 units 630 units
Average unit price $30 million $37 million
Wing area 52.8 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m 14.7 m
Height 5.9 m 6.4 m
Length 21.9 m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 3,530 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 18,500 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg 34,500 kg
Empty weight 16,380 kg 17,700 kg
Total thrust 2 x 13,460 kgf 2 x 12,500 kgf
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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 34,500 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?
Both the J-11 Responsive Dragon and Su-30 Flanker-C are 21.9 meters long.
Which is more expensive, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is more expensive at approximately $37 million per unit compared to the J-11 Responsive Dragon at $30 million.
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.