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J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs J-20 Mighty Dragon

Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-10 Vigorous Dragon
Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-20 Mighty Dragon
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Specifications
J-10 Vigorous Dragon J-20 Mighty Dragon
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu Chengdu
First flight 23 March 1998 11 January 2011
Year introduced 2005 2017
Number produced 602 units 300 units
Average unit price $45 million $110 million
Wing area 39.0 m² 73.0 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 13.0 m
Height 4.8 m 4.7 m
Length 15.5 m 21.2 m
Maximum speed 2400 km/h 2130 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 5,500 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,278 kg 37,000 kg
Empty weight 9,750 kg 17,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,670 kgf 2 x 14,484 kgf
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Overview

The J-10 Vigorous Dragon and the J-20 Mighty Dragon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Chengdu and Chengdu respectively.

Top speed is 2,400 km/h for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs 2,130 km/h for the J-20 Mighty Dragon. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has an operational range of 1,850 km vs 5,500 km for the J-20 Mighty Dragon. The J-20 Mighty Dragon operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 18,000 m for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon.

The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has been produced in 602 units vs 300 for the J-20 Mighty Dragon. Unit cost is $45M for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs $110M for the J-20 Mighty Dragon. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon first flew 13 years before the J-20 Mighty Dragon (1998 vs 2011).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,400 km/h compared to the J-20 Mighty Dragon's 2,130 km/h, a difference of 270 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a longer range at 5,500 km compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 37,000 kg compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 19,278 kg.
Which is larger, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon is longer at 21.2 meters compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon is more expensive at approximately $110 million per unit compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon at $45 million.
Which entered service first, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon entered service first in 2005, 12 years before the J-20 Mighty Dragon which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or J-20 Mighty Dragon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 602 units compared to 300 units of the J-20 Mighty Dragon.