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F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs J-10 Vigorous Dragon

AIDC F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇼 F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo
Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-10 Vigorous Dragon
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Specifications
F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo J-10 Vigorous Dragon
Origin country 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC Chengdu
First flight 28 May 1989 23 March 1998
Year introduced 1994 2005
Number produced 137 units 602 units
Average unit price $30 million $45 million
Wing area 24.2 m² 39.0 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 9.7 m
Height 4.4 m 4.8 m
Length 14.2 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 2223 km/h 2400 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 16,764 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,247 kg 19,278 kg
Empty weight 6,486 kg 9,750 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,444 kgf 1 x 12,500 kgf
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Overview

The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo and the J-10 Vigorous Dragon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by AIDC and Chengdu respectively.

Top speed is 2,223 km/h for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs 2,400 km/h for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon. The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has an operational range of 1,100 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 16,764 m for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo.

The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo has been produced in 137 units vs 602 for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon. Unit cost is $30M for the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs $45M for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon. The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo first flew 9 years before the J-10 Vigorous Dragon (1989 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo 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-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 2,223 km/h, a difference of 177 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo 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-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 16,764 meters (55,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,278 kg compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 12,247 kg.
Which is larger, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo's 14.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo entered service first in 1994, 11 years before the J-10 Vigorous Dragon which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 602 units compared to 137 units of the F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo.