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J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs JL-8

J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs JL-8 at a glance — top speed 2,400 vs 800 km/h, range 2,950 vs 2,250 km, max takeoff weight 19,278 vs 4,330 kg, built 602 vs 500 units.

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Specifications
J-10 Vigorous Dragon JL-8
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China🇵🇰 Pakistan
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu Hongdu
First flight 23 March 1998 21 November 1990
Year introduced 2005 1994
Number produced 602 units 500 units
Average unit price $35 million $4.5 million
Wing area 39.0 m² 17.0 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 9.6 m
Height 4.8 m 4.2 m
Length 15.5 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 2400 km/h 800 km/h
Operational range 2,950 km 2,250 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 13,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,278 kg 4,330 kg
Empty weight 9,750 kg 2,687 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,500 kgf 1 x 1,633 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or JL-8?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,400 km/h compared to the JL-8's 800 km/h, a difference of 1,600 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or JL-8?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a longer range at 2,950 km compared to the JL-8's 2,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or JL-8?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the JL-8's 13,600 meters (44,619 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or JL-8?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,278 kg compared to the JL-8's 4,330 kg.
Which is larger, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or JL-8?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the JL-8's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or JL-8?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the JL-8 at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or JL-8?
The JL-8 entered service first in 1994, 11 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 JL-8?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 602 units compared to 500 units of the JL-8.