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J-15 Flying Shark vs J-10 Vigorous Dragon

Shenyang J-15 Flying Shark combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-15 Flying Shark
Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-10 Vigorous Dragon
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Specifications
J-15 Flying Shark J-10 Vigorous Dragon
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Shenyang Chengdu
First flight 1 August 2009 23 March 1998
Year introduced 2013 2005
Number produced 76 units 602 units
Average unit price -- $45 million
Wing area 67.8 m² 39.0 m²
Wingspan 14.7 m 9.7 m
Height 5.9 m 4.8 m
Length 22.3 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 2300 km/h 2400 km/h
Operational range 3,500 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,000 kg 19,278 kg
Empty weight 17,500 kg 9,750 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,500 kgf 1 x 7,670 kgf
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Overview

The J-15 Flying Shark and the J-10 Vigorous Dragon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Shenyang and Chengdu respectively.

Top speed is 2,300 km/h for the J-15 Flying Shark vs 2,400 km/h for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon. The J-15 Flying Shark has an operational range of 3,500 km vs 1,850 km for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon. The J-15 Flying Shark operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 18,000 m for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon.

The J-15 Flying Shark has been produced in 76 units vs 602 for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon first flew 11 years before the J-15 Flying Shark (1998 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-15 Flying Shark or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,400 km/h compared to the J-15 Flying Shark's 2,300 km/h, a difference of 100 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-15 Flying Shark or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-15 Flying Shark has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-15 Flying Shark 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 J-15 Flying Shark's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-15 Flying Shark or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-15 Flying Shark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 19,278 kg.
Which is larger, the J-15 Flying Shark or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-15 Flying Shark is longer at 22.3 meters compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 15.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-15 Flying Shark or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon entered service first in 2005, 8 years before the J-15 Flying Shark which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-15 Flying Shark or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 602 units compared to 76 units of the J-15 Flying Shark.