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Kowsar vs J-10 Vigorous Dragon

Kowsar vs J-10 Vigorous Dragon at a glance — top speed 1,700 vs 2,400 km/h, range 2,900 vs 2,950 km, max takeoff weight 9,312 vs 19,278 kg, built 7 vs 602 units.

HESA Kowsar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Kowsar
Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-10 Vigorous Dragon
Specifications
Kowsar J-10 Vigorous Dragon
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer HESA Chengdu
First flight 1 August 2018 23 March 1998
Year introduced 2018 2005
Number produced 7 units 602 units
Average unit price -- $35 million
Wing area 17.3 m² 39.0 m²
Wingspan 8.1 m 9.7 m
Height 4.1 m 4.8 m
Length 14.5 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 2400 km/h
Operational range 2,900 km 2,950 km
Service ceiling 15,800 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,312 kg 19,278 kg
Empty weight 4,349 kg 9,750 kg
Total thrust 2 x 22 kN 1 x 12,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kowsar or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,400 km/h compared to the Kowsar's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 700 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kowsar or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a longer range at 2,950 km compared to the Kowsar's 2,900 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kowsar 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 Kowsar's 15,800 meters (51,837 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kowsar or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,278 kg compared to the Kowsar's 9,312 kg.
Which is larger, the Kowsar or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the Kowsar's 14.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kowsar or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon entered service first in 2005, 13 years before the Kowsar which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kowsar or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 602 units compared to 7 units of the Kowsar.