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J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs JL-8

Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-10 Vigorous Dragon
Hongdu JL-8 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳🇵🇰 JL-8
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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 $45 million $10 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 1,850 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 7,670 kgf 1 x 1,633 kgf
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Overview

The J-10 Vigorous Dragon and the JL-8 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Chengdu and Hongdu respectively.

The J-10 Vigorous Dragon reaches 2,400 km/h — 3.0x the JL-8's 800 km/h. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has an operational range of 1,850 km vs 2,250 km for the JL-8. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 13,600 m for the JL-8. At 19,278 kg MTOW, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon is 4.5x the JL-8's 4,330 kg.

The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has been produced in 602 units vs 500 for the JL-8. Unit cost is $45M for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs $10M for the JL-8. The JL-8 first flew 8 years before the J-10 Vigorous Dragon (1990 vs 1998).

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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 JL-8 has a longer range at 2,250 km compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 1,850 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 $45 million per unit compared to the JL-8 at $10 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.