J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs Mirage 2000
| Chinese multirole fighter jet, active in the 21st century, used extensively by the PLA Air Force and Navy. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Chengdu |
| First flight | 23 March 1998 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | 602 units |
| Average unit price | $45 million |
| French multirole fighter, operational since the 1980s, extensively used in numerous conflicts including the Gulf and Balkan Wars. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 1 March 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 601 units |
| Average unit price | $23 million |
| Wing area | 39.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2400 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,850 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,278 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9,750 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 7,670 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 41.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2336 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,550 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,300 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 17,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 6,626 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Mirage 2000?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,400 km/h compared to the Mirage 2000's 2,336 km/h, a difference of 64 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Mirage 2000?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the Mirage 2000's 1,550 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 18,300 meters (60,039 ft) compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Mirage 2000?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,278 kg compared to the Mirage 2000's 17,500 kg.
Which is larger, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Mirage 2000?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the Mirage 2000's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Mirage 2000?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the Mirage 2000 at $23 million.
Which entered service first, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Mirage 2000?
The Mirage 2000 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 Mirage 2000?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 602 units compared to 601 units of the Mirage 2000.