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J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs Mirage 2000

Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-10 Vigorous Dragon
Dassault Mirage 2000 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage 2000
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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 $45 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 1,850 km 1,550 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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Overview

The J-10 Vigorous Dragon and the Mirage 2000 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Chengdu and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 2,400 km/h for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs 2,336 km/h for the Mirage 2000. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has an operational range of 1,850 km vs 1,550 km for the Mirage 2000. The Mirage 2000 operates at altitudes up to 18,300 m compared to 18,000 m for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon.

The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has been produced in 602 units vs 601 for the Mirage 2000. Unit cost is $45M for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs $23M for the Mirage 2000. The Mirage 2000 first flew 20 years before the J-10 Vigorous Dragon (1978 vs 1998).

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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.