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J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs JF-17 Thunder

Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-10 Vigorous Dragon
CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳🇵🇰 JF-17 Thunder
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Specifications
J-10 Vigorous Dragon JF-17 Thunder
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China🇵🇰 Pakistan
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu CAC/PAC
First flight 23 March 1998 25 August 2003
Year introduced 2005 2007
Number produced 602 units 144 units
Average unit price $45 million $30 million
Wing area 39.0 m² 24.4 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 9.0 m
Height 4.8 m 4.8 m
Length 15.5 m 14.0 m
Maximum speed 2400 km/h 1960 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 900 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 16,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,278 kg 12,701 kg
Empty weight 9,750 kg 6,411 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,670 kgf 1 x 5,097 kgf
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Overview

The J-10 Vigorous Dragon and the JF-17 Thunder are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Chengdu and CAC/PAC respectively.

Top speed is 2,400 km/h for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs 1,960 km/h for the JF-17 Thunder. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has an operational range of 1,850 km vs 900 km for the JF-17 Thunder. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 16,700 m for the JF-17 Thunder.

The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has been produced in 602 units vs 144 for the JF-17 Thunder. Unit cost is $45M for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs $30M for the JF-17 Thunder. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon first flew 5 years before the JF-17 Thunder (1998 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or JF-17 Thunder?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,400 km/h compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 1,960 km/h, a difference of 440 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or JF-17 Thunder?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or JF-17 Thunder?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 16,700 meters (54,790 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or JF-17 Thunder?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,278 kg compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 12,701 kg.
Which is larger, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or JF-17 Thunder?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 14.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or JF-17 Thunder?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the JF-17 Thunder at $30 million.
Which entered service first, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or JF-17 Thunder?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon entered service first in 2005, 2 years before the JF-17 Thunder which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or JF-17 Thunder?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 602 units compared to 144 units of the JF-17 Thunder.