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Shenyang J-35 vs Su-34 Fullback

Shenyang J-35 vs Su-34 Fullback at a glance — top speed 1,905 vs 1,900 km/h, range 3,500 vs 4,500 km, max takeoff weight 28,000 vs 45,000 kg, built 57 vs 155 units.

Shenyang J-35 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Shenyang J-35
Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-34 Fullback
Specifications
Shenyang J-35 Su-34 Fullback
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Sukhoi
First flight 29 October 2021 13 April 1990
Year introduced 2025 2014
Number produced 57 units 155 units
Average unit price $60 million $36 million
Wing area -- m² 52.0 m²
Wingspan 11.5 m 14.7 m
Height 4.8 m 6.4 m
Length 17.3 m 23.3 m
Maximum speed 1905 km/h 1900 km/h
Operational range 3,500 km 4,500 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight -- kg 20,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,892 kgf 2 x 13,460 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Shenyang J-35 or Su-34 Fullback?
The Shenyang J-35 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,905 km/h compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 1,900 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Shenyang J-35 or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a longer range at 4,500 km compared to the Shenyang J-35's 3,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Shenyang J-35 or Su-34 Fullback?
The Shenyang J-35 has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Su-34 Fullback's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the Shenyang J-35 or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,000 kg compared to the Shenyang J-35's 28,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Shenyang J-35 or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the Shenyang J-35's 17.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Shenyang J-35 or Su-34 Fullback?
The Shenyang J-35 is more expensive at approximately $60 million per unit compared to the Su-34 Fullback at $36 million.
Which entered service first, the Shenyang J-35 or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback entered service first in 2014, 11 years before the Shenyang J-35 which entered service in 2025.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Shenyang J-35 or Su-34 Fullback?
The Su-34 Fullback has been produced in greater numbers with 155 units compared to 57 units of the Shenyang J-35.