F-35 Lightning II vs J-11 Responsive Dragon
| American multirole stealth fighter, developed in the early 21st century, extensively deployed in global military operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin |
| First flight | 15 December 2006 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 965 units |
| Average unit price | $85 million |
| Chinese modernized variant of the Soviet Su-27 Flanker twin-engine combat aircraft. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Shenyang |
| First flight | 1 January 1998 |
| Year introduced | 1998 |
| Number produced | 442 units |
| Average unit price | $30 million |
| Wing area | 43.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1960 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 27,216 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 14,651 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 19,500 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 52.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 21.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2500 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,530 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,500 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 16,380 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 7,650 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-35 Lightning II or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 1,960 km/h, a difference of 540 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-35 Lightning II or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 2,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-35 Lightning II or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-35 Lightning II or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 27,216 kg.
Which is larger, the F-35 Lightning II or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the F-35 Lightning II's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-35 Lightning II or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The F-35 Lightning II is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the J-11 Responsive Dragon at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the F-35 Lightning II or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon entered service first in 1998, 15 years before the F-35 Lightning II which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-35 Lightning II or J-11 Responsive Dragon?
The F-35 Lightning II has been produced in greater numbers with 965 units compared to 442 units of the J-11 Responsive Dragon.