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J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs Shenyang J-35

Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-10 Vigorous Dragon
Shenyang J-35 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 Shenyang J-35
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Specifications
J-10 Vigorous Dragon Shenyang J-35
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu Shenyang
First flight 23 March 1998 29 October 2021
Year introduced 2005 2025
Number produced 602 units 57 units
Average unit price $45 million --
Wing area 39.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 11.5 m
Height 4.8 m 4.8 m
Length 15.5 m 17.3 m
Maximum speed 2400 km/h 1905 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 3,500 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,278 kg 28,000 kg
Empty weight 9,750 kg -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,670 kgf 2 x 11,830 kgf
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Overview

The J-10 Vigorous Dragon and the Shenyang J-35 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Chengdu and Shenyang respectively.

Top speed is 2,400 km/h for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs 1,905 km/h for the Shenyang J-35. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has an operational range of 1,850 km vs 3,500 km for the Shenyang J-35. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 16,000 m for the Shenyang J-35.

The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has been produced in 602 units vs 57 for the Shenyang J-35. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon first flew 23 years before the Shenyang J-35 (1998 vs 2021).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Shenyang J-35?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,400 km/h compared to the Shenyang J-35's 1,905 km/h, a difference of 495 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Shenyang J-35?
The Shenyang J-35 has a longer range at 3,500 km compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Shenyang J-35?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Shenyang J-35's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Shenyang J-35?
The Shenyang J-35 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 19,278 kg.
Which is larger, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Shenyang J-35?
The Shenyang J-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 Shenyang J-35?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon entered service first in 2005, 20 years before the Shenyang J-35 which entered service in 2025.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Shenyang J-35?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 602 units compared to 57 units of the Shenyang J-35.