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F-16 Fighting Falcon vs J-10 Vigorous Dragon

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Specifications
F-16 Fighting Falcon J-10 Vigorous Dragon
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics Chengdu
First flight 2 February 1974 23 March 1998
Year introduced 1979 2005
Number produced 4604 units 602 units
Average unit price $75 million $45 million
Wing area 27.9 m² 39.0 m²
Wingspan 10.0 m 9.7 m
Height 4.9 m 4.8 m
Length 15.1 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 2410 km/h 2400 km/h
Operational range 546 km 1,850 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,200 kg 19,278 kg
Empty weight 8,570 kg 9,750 kg
Total thrust 1 x 13,381 kgf 1 x 12,500 kgf
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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.