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FA-50 Fighting Eagle vs J-10 Vigorous Dragon

FA-50 Fighting Eagle vs J-10 Vigorous Dragon at a glance — top speed 1,840 vs 2,400 km/h, range 1,851 vs 2,950 km, max takeoff weight 10,722 vs 19,278 kg.

KAI FA-50 Fighting Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇰🇷 FA-50 Fighting Eagle
Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-10 Vigorous Dragon
Specifications
FA-50 Fighting Eagle J-10 Vigorous Dragon
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer KAI Chengdu
First flight 1 January 2011 23 March 1998
Year introduced 2014 2005
Number produced N/A 602 units
Average unit price $30 million $35 million
Wing area 23.7 m² 39.0 m²
Wingspan 9.5 m 9.7 m
Height 4.8 m 4.8 m
Length 13.1 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 1840 km/h 2400 km/h
Operational range 1,851 km 2,950 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,722 kg 19,278 kg
Empty weight 6,470 kg 9,750 kg
Total thrust 1 x 79 kN 1 x 12,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,400 km/h compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 1,840 km/h, a difference of 560 km/h.
Which has longer range, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a longer range at 2,950 km compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 1,851 km.
Which can fly higher, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle 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 FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,278 kg compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 10,722 kg.
Which is larger, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 13.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the FA-50 Fighting Eagle or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon entered service first in 2005, 9 years before the FA-50 Fighting Eagle which entered service in 2014.