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J-11 Responsive Dragon vs Su-35 Flanker-E

Shenyang J-11 Responsive Dragon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-11 Responsive Dragon
Sukhoi Su-35 Flanker-E combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-35 Flanker-E
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Specifications
J-11 Responsive Dragon Su-35 Flanker-E
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Sukhoi
First flight 1 January 1998 29 April 1999
Year introduced 1998 2014
Number produced 442 units 151 units
Average unit price $30 million $83 million
Wing area 52.8 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m 15.3 m
Height 5.9 m 5.9 m
Length 21.9 m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 2400 km/h
Operational range 3,530 km 3,600 km
Service ceiling 18,500 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg 34,500 kg
Empty weight 16,380 kg 19,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 13,460 kgf 2 x 14,000 kgf
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Overview

The J-11 Responsive Dragon and the Su-35 Flanker-E are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,500 km/h for the J-11 Responsive Dragon vs 2,400 km/h for the Su-35 Flanker-E. The J-11 Responsive Dragon has an operational range of 3,530 km vs 3,600 km for the Su-35 Flanker-E. The J-11 Responsive Dragon operates at altitudes up to 18,500 m compared to 18,000 m for the Su-35 Flanker-E.

The J-11 Responsive Dragon has been produced in 442 units vs 151 for the Su-35 Flanker-E. Unit cost is $30M for the J-11 Responsive Dragon vs $83M for the Su-35 Flanker-E. The J-11 Responsive Dragon first flew 1 years before the Su-35 Flanker-E (1998 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Su-35 Flanker-E's 2,400 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E has a longer range at 3,600 km compared to the J-11 Responsive Dragon's 3,530 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the Su-35 Flanker-E's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E 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-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the J-11 Responsive Dragon's 21.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The Su-35 Flanker-E is more expensive at approximately $83 million per unit compared to the J-11 Responsive Dragon at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon entered service first in 1998, 16 years before the Su-35 Flanker-E which entered service in 2014.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Su-35 Flanker-E?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 442 units compared to 151 units of the Su-35 Flanker-E.