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

Overview

The J-20 Mighty Dragon and the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Chengdu and Sukhoi respectively.

Top speed is 2,130 km/h for the J-20 Mighty Dragon vs 2,500 km/h for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin. The J-20 Mighty Dragon has an operational range of 5,500 km vs 3,300 km for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin. The J-20 Mighty Dragon operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 18,000 m for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin.

The J-20 Mighty Dragon has been produced in 300 units vs 1 for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin. Unit cost is $110M for the J-20 Mighty Dragon vs $75M for the Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin. The Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin first flew 14 years before the J-20 Mighty Dragon (1997 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
Russian experimental supersonic fighter jet, designed in the late 20th century, yet never deployed to operational service.
Sukhoi Su-47 "Berkut" Firkin Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Sukhoi
First flight 25 September 1997
Year introduced --
Number produced 1 units
Average unit price $75 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 61.9 m² ◉
Wingspan 15.2 m â—‰
Height 6.3 m â—‰
Length 22.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2500 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,300 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 35,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 16,375 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 7,598 kgf â—‰

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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.