F-35 Lightning II vs J-20 Mighty Dragon
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Specifications
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F-35 Lightning II |
J-20 Mighty Dragon |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇨🇳 China |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Lockheed Martin |
Chengdu |
| First flight |
15 December 2006 |
11 January 2011 |
| Year introduced |
2013 |
2017 |
| Number produced |
965 units |
300 units |
| Average unit price |
$85 million |
$110 million |
| Wing area |
43.0 m² |
73.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
11.0 m |
13.0 m |
| Height |
4.4 m |
4.7 m |
| Length |
15.6 m |
21.2 m |
| Maximum speed |
1960 km/h |
2130 km/h |
| Operational range |
2,800 km |
5,500 km |
| Service ceiling |
15,000 m |
20,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
27,216 kg |
37,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
14,651 kg |
17,000 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 19,500 kgf
|
2 x 14,484 kgf
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Which is faster, the F-35 Lightning II or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,130 km/h compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 1,960 km/h, a difference of 170 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-35 Lightning II or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a longer range at 5,500 km compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 2,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-35 Lightning II 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-35 Lightning II's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-35 Lightning II or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 37,000 kg compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 27,216 kg.
Which is larger, the F-35 Lightning II or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon is longer at 21.2 meters compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-35 Lightning II or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon is more expensive at approximately $110 million per unit compared to the F-35 Lightning II at $85 million.
Which entered service first, the F-35 Lightning II or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The F-35 Lightning II entered service first in 2013, 4 years before the J-20 Mighty Dragon which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-35 Lightning II or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in greater numbers with 965 units compared to 300 units of the J-20 Mighty Dragon.
