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J-11 Responsive Dragon vs Tornado

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Specifications
J-11 Responsive Dragon Tornado
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇩🇪 Germany🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Panavia
First flight 1 January 1998 14 August 1974
Year introduced 1998 1980
Number produced 442 units 990 units
Average unit price $30 million $35 million
Wing area 52.8 m² 26.6 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m 13.9 m
Height 5.9 m 6.0 m
Length 21.9 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 2500 km/h 2420 km/h
Operational range 3,530 km 3,148 km
Service ceiling 18,500 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg 28,000 kg
Empty weight 16,380 kg 13,890 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,650 kgf 2 x 8,936 kgf
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Overview

The J-11 Responsive Dragon and the Tornado are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and Panavia respectively.

Top speed is 2,500 km/h for the J-11 Responsive Dragon vs 2,420 km/h for the Tornado. The J-11 Responsive Dragon has an operational range of 3,530 km vs 3,148 km for the Tornado. The J-11 Responsive Dragon operates at altitudes up to 18,500 m compared to 15,240 m for the Tornado.

The J-11 Responsive Dragon has been produced in 442 units vs 990 for the Tornado. Unit cost is $30M for the J-11 Responsive Dragon vs $35M for the Tornado. The Tornado first flew 24 years before the J-11 Responsive Dragon (1974 vs 1998).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Tornado?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Tornado's 2,420 km/h, a difference of 80 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Tornado?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the Tornado's 3,148 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Tornado?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the Tornado's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Tornado?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the Tornado's 28,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Tornado?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the Tornado's 16.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Tornado?
The Tornado is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the J-11 Responsive Dragon at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Tornado?
The Tornado entered service first in 1980, 18 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 Tornado?
The Tornado has been produced in greater numbers with 990 units compared to 442 units of the J-11 Responsive Dragon.