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J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs MiG-29K Fulcrum-D

Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-10 Vigorous Dragon
Mikoyan MiG-29K Fulcrum-D combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-29K Fulcrum-D
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Specifications
J-10 Vigorous Dragon MiG-29K Fulcrum-D
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu Mikoyan
First flight 23 March 1998 22 January 2007
Year introduced 2005 2009
Number produced 602 units 81 units
Average unit price $45 million $35 million
Wing area 39.0 m² 43.0 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 12.0 m
Height 4.8 m 4.4 m
Length 15.5 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 2400 km/h 2200 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,278 kg 24,500 kg
Empty weight 9,750 kg 12,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,500 kgf 2 x 9,000 kgf
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Overview

The J-10 Vigorous Dragon and the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Chengdu and Mikoyan respectively.

Top speed is 2,400 km/h for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs 2,200 km/h for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has an operational range of 1,850 km vs 2,000 km for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 17,500 m for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D.

The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has been produced in 602 units vs 81 for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. Unit cost is $45M for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs $35M for the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon first flew 9 years before the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D (1998 vs 2007).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,400 km/h compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D's 2,200 km/h, a difference of 200 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D has a longer range at 2,000 km compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 24,500 kg compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 19,278 kg.
Which is larger, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The MiG-29K Fulcrum-D 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-29K Fulcrum-D?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon entered service first in 2005, 4 years before the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D which entered service in 2009.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-29K Fulcrum-D?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 602 units compared to 81 units of the MiG-29K Fulcrum-D.