GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily

J-20 Mighty Dragon vs Su-57 Felon

Sukhoi Su-57 Felon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-57 Felon
Change comparison vs
Specifications
J-20 Mighty Dragon Su-57 Felon
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu Sukhoi
First flight 11 January 2011 29 January 2010
Year introduced 2017 2020
Number produced 300 units 32 units
Average unit price $110 million $42 million
Wing area 73.0 m² 78.8 m²
Wingspan 13.0 m 14.1 m
Height 4.7 m 4.6 m
Length 21.2 m 20.1 m
Maximum speed 2130 km/h 2135 km/h
Operational range 5,500 km 3,500 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 37,000 kg 35,000 kg
Empty weight 17,000 kg 18,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 14,480 kgf 2 x 14,500 kgf
Performance Radar Chart

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,135 km/h compared to the J-20 Mighty Dragon's 2,130 km/h, a difference of 5 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Su-57 Felon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a longer range at 5,500 km compared to the Su-57 Felon's 3,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the J-20 Mighty Dragon's 20,000 meters (65,616 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Su-57 Felon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 37,000 kg compared to the Su-57 Felon's 35,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Su-57 Felon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon is longer at 21.2 meters compared to the Su-57 Felon's 20.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Su-57 Felon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon is more expensive at approximately $110 million per unit compared to the Su-57 Felon at $42 million.
Which entered service first, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Su-57 Felon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon entered service first in 2017, 3 years before the Su-57 Felon which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Su-57 Felon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 32 units of the Su-57 Felon.