J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs JAS 39 Gripen
| 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 |
| Swedish multirole fighter, developed during the Cold War, widely deployed in NATO operations and diverse global air forces. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| First flight | 9 December 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1996 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Average unit price | $85 million |
| 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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| Wing area | 30.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2208 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 805 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 14,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,700 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,507 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or JAS 39 Gripen?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,400 km/h compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 2,208 km/h, a difference of 192 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or JAS 39 Gripen?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 805 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or JAS 39 Gripen?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or JAS 39 Gripen?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,278 kg compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or JAS 39 Gripen?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the JAS 39 Gripen's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon at $45 million.
Which entered service first, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or JAS 39 Gripen?
The JAS 39 Gripen entered service first in 1996, 9 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 JAS 39 Gripen?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 602 units compared to 300 units of the JAS 39 Gripen.