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J-20 Mighty Dragon vs YF-23 Black Widow II

J-20 Mighty Dragon vs YF-23 Black Widow II at a glance — top speed 2,130 vs 2,335 km/h, range 5,500 vs 4,500 km, max takeoff weight 37,000 vs 28,123 kg, built 300 vs 2 units.

Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-20 Mighty Dragon
Northrop YF-23 Black Widow II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 YF-23 Black Widow II
Specifications
J-20 Mighty Dragon YF-23 Black Widow II
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu Northrop
First flight 11 January 2011 27 August 1990
Year introduced 2017 --
Number produced 300 units 2 units
Average unit price $110 million $70 million
Wing area 73.0 m² 84.0 m²
Wingspan 13.0 m 13.3 m
Height 4.7 m 4.0 m
Length 21.2 m 20.6 m
Maximum speed 2130 km/h 2335 km/h
Operational range 5,500 km 4,500 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 19,812 m
Max. takeoff weight 37,000 kg 28,123 kg
Empty weight 17,000 kg 13,154 kg
Total thrust 2 x 14,480 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The YF-23 Black Widow II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,335 km/h compared to the J-20 Mighty Dragon's 2,130 km/h, a difference of 205 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a longer range at 5,500 km compared to the YF-23 Black Widow II's 4,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the YF-23 Black Widow II's 19,812 meters (65,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 37,000 kg compared to the YF-23 Black Widow II's 28,123 kg.
Which is larger, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon is longer at 21.2 meters compared to the YF-23 Black Widow II's 20.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon is more expensive at approximately $110 million per unit compared to the YF-23 Black Widow II at $70 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or YF-23 Black Widow II?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 2 units of the YF-23 Black Widow II.