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F-16I Sufa vs J-10 Vigorous Dragon

F-16I Sufa vs J-10 Vigorous Dragon at a glance — top speed 2,178 vs 2,400 km/h, range 4,220 vs 2,950 km, max takeoff weight 23,582 vs 19,278 kg, built 102 vs 602 units.

Lockheed Martin F-16I Sufa combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-16I Sufa
Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-10 Vigorous Dragon
Specifications
F-16I Sufa J-10 Vigorous Dragon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Lockheed Martin Chengdu
First flight 23 December 2003 23 March 1998
Year introduced 2004 2005
Number produced 102 units 602 units
Average unit price $45 million $35 million
Wing area 27.9 m² 39.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.7 m
Height 4.9 m 4.8 m
Length 15.1 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 2178 km/h 2400 km/h
Operational range 4,220 km 2,950 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 23,582 kg 19,278 kg
Empty weight -- kg 9,750 kg
Total thrust 1 x 13,227 kgf 1 x 12,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-16I Sufa or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,400 km/h compared to the F-16I Sufa's 2,178 km/h, a difference of 222 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16I Sufa or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The F-16I Sufa has a longer range at 4,220 km compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 2,950 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16I Sufa 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-16I Sufa's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16I Sufa or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The F-16I Sufa has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,582 kg compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 19,278 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16I Sufa or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the F-16I Sufa's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16I Sufa or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The F-16I Sufa is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16I Sufa or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The F-16I Sufa entered service first in 2004, 1 years before the J-10 Vigorous Dragon which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16I Sufa or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 602 units compared to 102 units of the F-16I Sufa.