J-20 Mighty Dragon vs YF-23 Black Widow II
| China's first stealthy, twin-engine fifth-generation multirole fighter jet | |
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| 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 |
| American stealth fighter, developed in the late 1980s, untouched by combat, rival to the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Northrop McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 27 August 1990 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $70 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 28,968 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 84.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 20.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2335 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 19,812 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,123 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 13,154 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 31,752 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The YF-23 Black Widow II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,335 km/h compared to the J-20 Mighty Dragon's 2,130 km/h, a difference of 205 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a longer range at 5,500 km compared to the YF-23 Black Widow II's 4,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the YF-23 Black Widow II's 19,812 meters (65,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 37,000 kg compared to the YF-23 Black Widow II's 28,123 kg.
Which is larger, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon is longer at 21.2 meters compared to the YF-23 Black Widow II's 20.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon is more expensive at approximately $110 million per unit compared to the YF-23 Black Widow II at $70 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 2 units of the YF-23 Black Widow II.