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J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs JAS 39 Gripen

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Specifications
J-10 Vigorous Dragon JAS 39 Gripen
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu Saab
First flight 23 March 1998 9 December 1988
Year introduced 2005 1996
Number produced 602 units 300 units
Average unit price $45 million $85 million
Wing area 39.0 m² 30.0 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 8.4 m
Height 4.8 m 4.5 m
Length 15.5 m 14.9 m
Maximum speed 2400 km/h 2100 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 805 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,278 kg 14,000 kg
Empty weight 9,750 kg 6,800 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,500 kgf 1 x 8,209 kgf
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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 2,100 km/h, a difference of 300 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 14.9 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.