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J-20 Mighty Dragon vs Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin

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Specifications
J-20 Mighty Dragon Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu Sukhoi
First flight 11 January 2011 25 September 1997
Year introduced 2017 --
Number produced 300 units 1 units
Average unit price $110 million $75 million
Wing area 73.0 m² 61.9 m²
Wingspan 13.0 m 15.2 m
Height 4.7 m 6.3 m
Length 21.2 m 22.6 m
Maximum speed 2130 km/h 2500 km/h
Operational range 5,500 km 3,300 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 37,000 kg 35,000 kg
Empty weight 17,000 kg 16,375 kg
Total thrust 2 x 14,484 kgf 2 x 7,598 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the J-20 Mighty Dragon's 2,130 km/h, a difference of 370 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a longer range at 5,500 km compared to the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 37,000 kg compared to the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin's 35,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin is longer at 22.6 meters compared to the J-20 Mighty Dragon's 21.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon is more expensive at approximately $110 million per unit compared to the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin at $75 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 1 units of the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin.