Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) J-35 vs Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-31
Full specs: Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) J-35 Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-31
Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) J-35 and Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-31 are both fighter aircraft, compared here on public specifications. The Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-31 leads on max speed (3,000 vs 2,200 km/h). Several China and Russia-origin figures here are manufacturer or state claims with limited independent verification, so treat this comparison as directional.
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Full data
Full spec sheet
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 2,200 km/h | 3,000 km/h ✓ |
| Max speed (Mach) (Mach) | 1.8 Mach | 2.83 Mach ✓ |
| Range (km) | 3,500 km ✓ | 3,000 km |
| Combat radius (km) | 1,250 km ✓ | 720 km |
| Service ceiling (m) | 16,000 m | 20,600 m ✓ |
| Thrust-to-weight | 0.98 ✓ | 0.85 |
| Firepower | ||
| Hardpoints | 8 ✓ | 6 |
| Weapons payload (kg) | 8,000 kg | 9,000 kg ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 17.3 m | 22.69 m |
| Empty weight (kg) | 17,000 kg | 21,820 kg |
| Combat weight (kg) | 28,000 kg | 41,000 kg |
| Crew | 1 | 2 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Thrust (kN) | 100 kN | 152 kN ✓ |
| Program | ||
| Units built | 20 | 519 ✓ |
| Operator countries | 1 | 2 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) J-35 and Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-31? +
The Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-31 is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 3,000 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) J-35 has the longest range at 3,500 km.
Which carries the larger weapons payload? +
The Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-31 carries the largest weapons payload at 9,000 kg.
Which has the higher max speed (mach)? +
The Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-31 has the higher max speed (mach) at 2.83 Mach.
Which has the higher combat radius? +
The Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) J-35 has the higher combat radius at 1,250 km.
Which has the higher thrust-to-weight? +
The Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) J-35 has the higher thrust-to-weight at 0.98.
Is the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) J-35 better than the Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-31? +
On the public specs we track, Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) J-35 and Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-31 are closely matched, Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) J-35 leads on range, combat radius, thrust-to-weight, while Mikoyan (MiG) MiG-31 leads on max speed, weapons payload, max speed (mach). See the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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