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J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs Socata TBM

Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-10 Vigorous Dragon
Socata TBM combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Socata TBM
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Specifications
J-10 Vigorous Dragon Socata TBM
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu Socata
First flight 23 March 1998 14 July 1988
Year introduced 2005 1990
Number produced 602 units 1000 units
Average unit price $45 million $4.5 million
Wing area 39.0 m² 18.0 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 12.7 m
Height 4.8 m 4.4 m
Length 15.5 m 10.7 m
Maximum speed 2400 km/h 555 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 3,304 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 9,185 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,278 kg 3,354 kg
Empty weight 9,750 kg 1,837 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,670 kgf 1 x 522 kW
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Overview

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

The J-10 Vigorous Dragon reaches 2,400 km/h — 4.3x the Socata TBM's 555 km/h. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has an operational range of 1,850 km vs 3,304 km for the Socata TBM. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 9,185 m for the Socata TBM. At 19,278 kg MTOW, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon is 5.7x the Socata TBM's 3,354 kg.

The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has been produced in 602 units vs 1,000 for the Socata TBM. Unit cost is $45M for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs $4.5M for the Socata TBM. The Socata TBM first flew 10 years before the J-10 Vigorous Dragon (1988 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Socata TBM?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,400 km/h compared to the Socata TBM's 555 km/h, a difference of 1,845 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM has a longer range at 3,304 km compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 1,850 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Socata TBM?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Socata TBM's 9,185 meters (30,134 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Socata TBM?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,278 kg compared to the Socata TBM's 3,354 kg.
Which is larger, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Socata TBM?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the Socata TBM's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Socata TBM?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the Socata TBM at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM entered service first in 1990, 15 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 Socata TBM?
The Socata TBM has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 602 units of the J-10 Vigorous Dragon.