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J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs Su-30 Flanker-C

J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs Su-30 Flanker-C at a glance — top speed 2,400 vs 2,125 km/h, range 2,950 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 19,278 vs 33,000 kg, built 602 vs 630 units.

Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-10 Vigorous Dragon
Sukhoi Su-30 Flanker-C combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-30 Flanker-C
Specifications
J-10 Vigorous Dragon Su-30 Flanker-C
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu Sukhoi
First flight 23 March 1998 30 December 1989
Year introduced 2005 1996
Number produced 602 units 630 units
Average unit price $35 million $37 million
Wing area 39.0 m² 62.0 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 14.7 m
Height 4.8 m 6.4 m
Length 15.5 m 21.9 m
Maximum speed 2400 km/h 2125 km/h
Operational range 2,950 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,278 kg 33,000 kg
Empty weight 9,750 kg 17,700 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,500 kgf 2 x 12,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,400 km/h compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C's 2,125 km/h, a difference of 275 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 2,950 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Su-30 Flanker-C's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,000 kg compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 19,278 kg.
Which is larger, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is longer at 21.9 meters compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C is more expensive at approximately $37 million per unit compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C entered service first in 1996, 9 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 Su-30 Flanker-C?
The Su-30 Flanker-C has been produced in greater numbers with 630 units compared to 602 units of the J-10 Vigorous Dragon.