GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

J-20 Mighty Dragon vs Typhoon

J-20 Mighty Dragon vs Typhoon at a glance — top speed 2,130 vs 2,495 km/h, range 5,500 vs 3,790 km, max takeoff weight 37,000 vs 23,500 kg, built 300 vs 589 units.

Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-20 Mighty Dragon
Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇪🇸🇬🇧🇮🇹 Typhoon
Specifications
J-20 Mighty Dragon Typhoon
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇩🇪 Germany🇪🇸 Spain🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu Eurofighter
First flight 11 January 2011 27 March 1994
Year introduced 2017 2003
Number produced 300 units 589 units
Average unit price $110 million $90 million
Wing area 73.0 m² 51.2 m²
Wingspan 13.0 m 11.0 m
Height 4.7 m 5.3 m
Length 21.2 m 16.0 m
Maximum speed 2130 km/h 2495 km/h
Operational range 5,500 km 3,790 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 16,765 m
Max. takeoff weight 37,000 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 17,000 kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 14,480 kgf 2 x 9,163 kgf
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
J-20 Mighty Dragon vs F-22 Raptor J-20 Mighty Dragon vs F-35 Lightning II Typhoon vs F-35 Lightning II J-20 Mighty Dragon vs Su-57 Felon J-20 Mighty Dragon vs F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet J-20 Mighty Dragon vs J-10 Vigorous Dragon

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,495 km/h compared to the J-20 Mighty Dragon's 2,130 km/h, a difference of 365 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Typhoon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a longer range at 5,500 km compared to the Typhoon's 3,790 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Typhoon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Typhoon's 16,765 meters (55,003 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Typhoon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 37,000 kg compared to the Typhoon's 23,500 kg.
Which is larger, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Typhoon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon is longer at 21.2 meters compared to the Typhoon's 16.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Typhoon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon is more expensive at approximately $110 million per unit compared to the Typhoon at $90 million.
Which entered service first, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Typhoon?
The Typhoon entered service first in 2003, 14 years before the J-20 Mighty Dragon which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has been produced in greater numbers with 589 units compared to 300 units of the J-20 Mighty Dragon.