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J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs MiG-35

J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs MiG-35 at a glance — top speed 2,400 vs 2,100 km/h, range 2,950 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 19,278 vs 24,500 kg, built 602 vs 6 units.

Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-10 Vigorous Dragon
Mikoyan MiG-35 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 MiG-35
Specifications
J-10 Vigorous Dragon MiG-35
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu Mikoyan
First flight 23 March 1998 1 January 2009
Year introduced 2005 2019
Number produced 602 units 6 units
Average unit price $35 million --
Wing area 39.0 m² 41.0 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 12.0 m
Height 4.8 m 4.7 m
Length 15.5 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 2400 km/h 2100 km/h
Operational range 2,950 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,278 kg 24,500 kg
Empty weight 9,750 kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,500 kgf 2 x 8,995 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-35?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,400 km/h compared to the MiG-35's 2,100 km/h, a difference of 300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-35?
The MiG-35 has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 2,950 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-35?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the MiG-35's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-35?
The MiG-35 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-35?
The MiG-35 is longer at 17.3 meters compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 15.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-35?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon entered service first in 2005, 14 years before the MiG-35 which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or MiG-35?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 602 units compared to 6 units of the MiG-35.