F-84 Thunderjet vs J-10 Vigorous Dragon
The F-84 Thunderjet and the J-10 Vigorous Dragon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and Chengdu respectively. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon reaches 2,400 km/h — 2.4x the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h. The F-84 Thunderjet has an operational range of 1,080 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 12,344 m for the F-84 Thunderjet. The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in 7,524 units vs 602 for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon. Unit cost is $1.4M for the F-84 Thunderjet vs $45M for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon. The F-84 Thunderjet first flew 52 years before the J-10 Vigorous Dragon (1946 vs 1998).
| American fighter-bomber of the 1940s–1950s era, notable in the Korean War for close air support and strategic bombing missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Republic |
| First flight | 28 February 1946 |
| Year introduced | 1950 |
| Number produced | 7524 units |
| Average unit price | $1.4 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 | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1001 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,080 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,344 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 10,590 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 5,200 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,522 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-84 Thunderjet 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-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 1,399 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,080 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-84 Thunderjet 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-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,278 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 55 years before the J-10 Vigorous Dragon which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-84 Thunderjet or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 602 units of the J-10 Vigorous Dragon.