F-14 Tomcat vs J-10 Vigorous Dragon
Overview
The F-14 Tomcat and the J-10 Vigorous Dragon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Chengdu respectively.
Top speed is 2,485 km/h for the F-14 Tomcat vs 2,400 km/h for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon. The F-14 Tomcat has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 1,850 km for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 17,069 m for the F-14 Tomcat.
The F-14 Tomcat has been produced in 712 units vs 602 for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon. Unit cost is $38M for the F-14 Tomcat vs $45M for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon. The F-14 Tomcat first flew 28 years before the J-10 Vigorous Dragon (1970 vs 1998).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 21 December 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 712 units |
| Average unit price | $38 million |
| Chinese multirole fighter jet, active in the 21st century, used extensively by the PLA Air Force and Navy. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Chengdu |
| First flight | 23 March 1998 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | 602 units |
| Average unit price | $45 million |
| Wing area | 52.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2485 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,069 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,724 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 18,191 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,204 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 39.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2400 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,850 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,278 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9,750 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 7,670 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-14 Tomcat or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The F-14 Tomcat is faster with a maximum speed of 2,485 km/h compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 2,400 km/h, a difference of 85 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-14 Tomcat or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The F-14 Tomcat has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-14 Tomcat or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 17,069 meters (56,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-14 Tomcat or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The F-14 Tomcat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,724 kg compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 19,278 kg.
Which is larger, the F-14 Tomcat or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The F-14 Tomcat is longer at 19.1 meters compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-14 Tomcat or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the F-14 Tomcat at $38 million.
Which entered service first, the F-14 Tomcat or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The F-14 Tomcat entered service first in 1972, 33 years before the J-10 Vigorous Dragon which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-14 Tomcat or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The F-14 Tomcat has been produced in greater numbers with 712 units compared to 602 units of the J-10 Vigorous Dragon.