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F-22 Raptor vs J-20 Mighty Dragon

Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
F-22 Raptor J-20 Mighty Dragon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Chengdu
First flight 7 September 1997 11 January 2011
Year introduced 2005 2017
Number produced 195 units 300 units
Average unit price $150 million $110 million
Wing area 78.0 m² 73.0 m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 13.0 m
Height 5.1 m 4.7 m
Length 18.9 m 21.2 m
Maximum speed 2414 km/h 2130 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 5,500 km
Service ceiling 19,812 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 38,000 kg 37,000 kg
Empty weight 19,700 kg 17,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 15,876 kgf 2 x 14,484 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-22 Raptor or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The F-22 Raptor is faster with a maximum speed of 2,414 km/h compared to the J-20 Mighty Dragon's 2,130 km/h, a difference of 284 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-22 Raptor or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a longer range at 5,500 km compared to the F-22 Raptor's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-22 Raptor or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the F-22 Raptor's 19,812 meters (65,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-22 Raptor or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The F-22 Raptor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 38,000 kg compared to the J-20 Mighty Dragon's 37,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-22 Raptor or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon is longer at 21.2 meters compared to the F-22 Raptor's 18.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-22 Raptor or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The F-22 Raptor is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the J-20 Mighty Dragon at $110 million.
Which entered service first, the F-22 Raptor or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The F-22 Raptor entered service first in 2005, 12 years before the J-20 Mighty Dragon which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-22 Raptor or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 195 units of the F-22 Raptor.