J-20 Mighty Dragon vs Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar

Overview

The J-20 Mighty Dragon and the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Chengdu and Yakovlev respectively.

Top speed is 2,130 km/h for the J-20 Mighty Dragon vs 1,840 km/h for the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar. The J-20 Mighty Dragon has an operational range of 5,500 km vs 2,500 km for the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar. The J-20 Mighty Dragon operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 16,750 m for the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar.

The J-20 Mighty Dragon has been produced in 300 units vs 1,180 for the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar. Unit cost is $110M for the J-20 Mighty Dragon vs $3M for the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar. The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar first flew 53 years before the J-20 Mighty Dragon (1958 vs 2011).

China's first stealthy, twin-engine fifth-generation multirole fighter jet
Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu
First flight 11 January 2011
Year introduced 2017
Number produced 300 units
Average unit price $110 million
Soviet supersonic bomber, deployed during the Cold War, recognized for strategic reconnaissance and electronic warfare capacities.
Yakovlev Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Yakovlev
First flight 5 March 1958
Year introduced 1961
Number produced 1180 units
Average unit price $3 million
Wing area 73.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.0 m â—‰
Height 4.7 m â—‰
Length 21.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2130 km/h â—‰
Operational range 5,500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 20,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 37,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 17,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 14,484 kgf â—‰
Wing area 35.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.6 m â—‰
Height 4.3 m â—‰
Length 21.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1840 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 16,750 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 20,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 9,970 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 3,950 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,130 km/h compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar's 1,840 km/h, a difference of 290 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a longer range at 5,500 km compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar's 2,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar's 16,750 meters (54,954 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 37,000 kg compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar's 20,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar is longer at 21.6 meters compared to the J-20 Mighty Dragon's 21.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon is more expensive at approximately $110 million per unit compared to the Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar entered service first in 1961, 56 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 Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar?
The Yak-28 Brewer / Firebar has been produced in greater numbers with 1,180 units compared to 300 units of the J-20 Mighty Dragon.