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J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs MiG-29 Fulcrum

J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs MiG-29 Fulcrum at a glance — top speed 2,400 vs 2,450 km/h, range 2,950 vs 2,100 km, max takeoff weight 19,278 vs 18,000 kg, built 602 vs 1,600 units.

Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Mikoyan MiG-29 Fulcrum combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
J-10 Vigorous Dragon MiG-29 Fulcrum
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu Mikoyan
First flight 23 March 1998 6 October 1977
Year introduced 2005 1983
Number produced 602 units 1600 units
Average unit price $35 million $25 million
Wing area 39.0 m² 38.0 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 11.4 m
Height 4.8 m 4.7 m
Length 15.5 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 2400 km/h 2450 km/h
Operational range 2,950 km 2,100 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,278 kg 18,000 kg
Empty weight 9,750 kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,500 kgf 2 x 8,319 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is faster with a maximum speed of 2,450 km/h compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 2,400 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a longer range at 2,950 km compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 2,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
Both the J-10 Vigorous Dragon and MiG-29 Fulcrum have a service ceiling of 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,278 kg compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum's 18,000 kg.
Which is larger, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the MiG-29 Fulcrum at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum entered service first in 1983, 22 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 MiG-29 Fulcrum?
The MiG-29 Fulcrum has been produced in greater numbers with 1,600 units compared to 602 units of the J-10 Vigorous Dragon.