Su-57 Felon vs Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon
Fighters ยท ๐ท๐บ Russia vs ๐จ๐ณ China
Russia's first stealth fighter emphasizes supermaneuverability and long-range missiles over all-aspect stealth. Production has been slow, with only a few dozen airframes delivered.
China's long-range stealth fighter is built to push adversary tankers and AWACS far from its shores with the very-long-range PL-15 missile. Fleet size is growing fast.
Key differences
- Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon is faster: 2,470 vs 2,140 km/h (+15%).
- Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon flies farther: 5,500 vs 3,500 km (+57%).
- Su-57 Felon is cheaper: ~$50M vs ~$110M per unit.
- Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon is far more numerous: 250+ built vs 32+.
Specifications side by side
| Su-57 Felon | Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon | |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ท๐บ Russia | Country of origin | ๐จ๐ณ China |
| 2020 | In service since | 2017 |
| 2,140 km/h | Top speed | 2,470 km/h |
| 3,500 km | Range | 5,500 km |
| 18.5 t | Weight | 17 t |
| 1 | Crew | 1 |
| 30mm GSh-30-1, internal bays: R-77M, R-74M2, Kh-59MK2 | Armament | Internal bays: PL-15, PL-10; no cannon |
| ~$50M | Unit cost | ~$110M |
| 32+ | Units built | 250+ |
Tables compare stated specifications; real combat outcomes depend on crew training, situation, support and rules of engagement โ not stats alone.