J-11 Responsive Dragon vs Lightning
The J-11 Responsive Dragon and the Lightning are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and English Electric respectively. Top speed is 2,500 km/h for the J-11 Responsive Dragon vs 2,414 km/h for the Lightning. The J-11 Responsive Dragon has an operational range of 3,530 km vs 1,367 km for the Lightning. The J-11 Responsive Dragon operates at altitudes up to 18,500 m compared to 16,459 m for the Lightning. The J-11 Responsive Dragon has been produced in 442 units vs 337 for the Lightning. Unit cost is $30M for the J-11 Responsive Dragon vs $2M for the Lightning. The Lightning first flew 44 years before the J-11 Responsive Dragon (1954 vs 1998).
| 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 |
| British interceptor aircraft, recognized for Cold War era service, extensively deployed for high speed, high altitude defensive roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | English Electric |
| First flight | 4 August 1954 |
| Year introduced | 1960 |
| Number produced | 337 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wing area | 52.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2500 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,530 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 16,380 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 7,650 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 44.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2414 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,367 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,459 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,752 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,092 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,684 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Lightning?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,500 km/h compared to the Lightning's 2,414 km/h, a difference of 86 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Lightning?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a longer range at 3,530 km compared to the Lightning's 1,367 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Lightning?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,500 meters (60,695 ft) compared to the Lightning's 16,459 meters (53,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Lightning?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the Lightning's 20,752 kg.
Which is larger, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Lightning?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the Lightning's 16.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Lightning?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the Lightning at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Lightning?
The Lightning entered service first in 1960, 38 years before the J-11 Responsive Dragon which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-11 Responsive Dragon or Lightning?
The J-11 Responsive Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 442 units compared to 337 units of the Lightning.