F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs J-10 Vigorous Dragon
Overview
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet and the J-10 Vigorous Dragon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Boeing and Chengdu respectively.
Top speed is 1,915 km/h for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs 2,400 km/h for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon. The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has an operational range of 2,346 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 15,940 m for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet.
The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet has been produced in 632 units vs 602 for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon. Unit cost is $70M for the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet vs $45M for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon. The F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet first flew 3 years before the J-10 Vigorous Dragon (1995 vs 1998).
| An American carrier-based multirole fighter, derived in the late 20th century, used extensively in global combat operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 29 November 1995 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | 632 units |
| Average unit price | $70 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 | 46.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 18.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1915 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,346 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,940 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 29,900 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 14,550 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,979 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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