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J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs J-7 Fishcan

Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-10 Vigorous Dragon
Chengdu J-7 Fishcan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-7 Fishcan
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Specifications
J-10 Vigorous Dragon J-7 Fishcan
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu Chengdu
First flight 23 March 1998 17 January 1966
Year introduced 2005 1966
Number produced 602 units 2400 units
Average unit price $45 million $2 million
Wing area 39.0 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 8.3 m
Height 4.8 m 4.1 m
Length 15.5 m 14.0 m
Maximum speed 2400 km/h 2200 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 850 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,278 kg 9,100 kg
Empty weight 9,750 kg 5,292 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,670 kgf 1 x 4,488 kgf
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Overview

The J-10 Vigorous Dragon and the J-7 Fishcan are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Chengdu and Chengdu respectively.

Top speed is 2,400 km/h for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs 2,200 km/h for the J-7 Fishcan. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has an operational range of 1,850 km vs 850 km for the J-7 Fishcan. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 17,500 m for the J-7 Fishcan. At 19,278 kg MTOW, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon is 2.1x the J-7 Fishcan's 9,100 kg.

The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has been produced in 602 units vs 2,400 for the J-7 Fishcan. Unit cost is $45M for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs $2M for the J-7 Fishcan. The J-7 Fishcan first flew 32 years before the J-10 Vigorous Dragon (1966 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,400 km/h compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 2,200 km/h, a difference of 200 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 850 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,278 kg compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 9,100 kg.
Which is larger, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the J-7 Fishcan at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan entered service first in 1966, 39 years before the J-10 Vigorous Dragon which entered service in 2005.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 602 units of the J-10 Vigorous Dragon.