F-16 Fighting Falcon vs J-10 Vigorous Dragon
| American multirole fighter, famed in late Cold War conflicts, renowned for performance in precision daytime strikes and defensive counter air operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
| First flight | 2 February 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 4604 units |
| Average unit price | $75 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 | 27.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2410 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 546 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,288 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,570 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 7,777 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 39.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2400 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,850 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,278 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9,750 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 7,670 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,410 km/h compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 2,400 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 546 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,278 kg compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 19,200 kg.
Which is larger, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the F-16 Fighting Falcon's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is more expensive at approximately $75 million per unit compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon at $45 million.
Which entered service first, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon entered service first in 1979, 26 years before the J-10 Vigorous Dragon which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-16 Fighting Falcon or J-10 Vigorous Dragon?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon has been produced in greater numbers with 4,604 units compared to 602 units of the J-10 Vigorous Dragon.