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JF-17 Thunder vs Typhoon

CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳🇵🇰 JF-17 Thunder
Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇪🇸🇬🇧🇮🇹 Typhoon
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Specifications
JF-17 Thunder Typhoon
Origin country 🇨🇳 China🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇩🇪 Germany🇪🇸 Spain🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer CAC/PAC Eurofighter
First flight 25 August 2003 27 March 1994
Year introduced 2007 2003
Number produced 144 units 589 units
Average unit price $30 million $90 million
Wing area 24.4 m² 51.2 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 11.0 m
Height 4.8 m 5.3 m
Length 14.0 m 16.0 m
Maximum speed 1960 km/h 2495 km/h
Operational range 900 km 2,900 km
Service ceiling 16,700 m 16,765 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,701 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 6,411 kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 5,097 kgf 2 x 6,116 kgf
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The JF-17 Thunder and the Typhoon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by CAC/PAC and Eurofighter respectively.

Top speed is 1,960 km/h for the JF-17 Thunder vs 2,495 km/h for the Typhoon. The JF-17 Thunder has an operational range of 900 km vs 2,900 km for the Typhoon. The Typhoon operates at altitudes up to 16,765 m compared to 16,700 m for the JF-17 Thunder.

The JF-17 Thunder has been produced in 144 units vs 589 for the Typhoon. Unit cost is $30M for the JF-17 Thunder vs $90M for the Typhoon. The Typhoon first flew 9 years before the JF-17 Thunder (1994 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the JF-17 Thunder or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,495 km/h compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 1,960 km/h, a difference of 535 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JF-17 Thunder or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a longer range at 2,900 km compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the JF-17 Thunder or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a higher service ceiling at 16,765 meters (55,003 ft) compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 16,700 meters (54,790 ft).
Which is heavier, the JF-17 Thunder or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 12,701 kg.
Which is larger, the JF-17 Thunder or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 14.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JF-17 Thunder or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is more expensive at approximately $90 million per unit compared to the JF-17 Thunder at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the JF-17 Thunder or Typhoon?
The Typhoon entered service first in 2003, 4 years before the JF-17 Thunder which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JF-17 Thunder or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has been produced in greater numbers with 589 units compared to 144 units of the JF-17 Thunder.