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J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs Mirage 2000

J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs Mirage 2000 at a glance — top speed 2,400 vs 2,336 km/h, range 2,950 vs 3,335 km, max takeoff weight 19,278 vs 17,500 kg, built 602 vs 601 units.

Dassault Mirage 2000 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage 2000
Specifications
J-10 Vigorous Dragon Mirage 2000
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu Dassault
First flight 23 March 1998 1 March 1978
Year introduced 2005 1983
Number produced 602 units 601 units
Average unit price $35 million $23 million
Wing area 39.0 m² 41.0 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 9.1 m
Height 4.8 m 5.2 m
Length 15.5 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 2400 km/h 2336 km/h
Operational range 2,950 km 3,335 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 18,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,278 kg 17,500 kg
Empty weight 9,750 kg 7,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,500 kgf 1 x 9,697 kgf
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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 Mirage 2000 has a longer range at 3,335 km compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 2,950 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 $35 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.