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J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs Su-57 Felon

J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs Su-57 Felon at a glance — top speed 2,400 vs 2,135 km/h, range 2,950 vs 4,500 km, max takeoff weight 19,278 vs 35,000 kg, built 602 vs 32 units.

Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-10 Vigorous Dragon
Sukhoi Su-57 Felon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Su-57 Felon
Specifications
J-10 Vigorous Dragon Su-57 Felon
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu Sukhoi
First flight 23 March 1998 29 January 2010
Year introduced 2005 2020
Number produced 602 units 32 units
Average unit price $35 million $42 million
Wing area 39.0 m² 78.8 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 14.1 m
Height 4.8 m 4.6 m
Length 15.5 m 20.1 m
Maximum speed 2400 km/h 2135 km/h
Operational range 2,950 km 4,500 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,278 kg 35,000 kg
Empty weight 9,750 kg 18,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,500 kgf 2 x 14,500 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Su-57 Felon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,400 km/h compared to the Su-57 Felon's 2,135 km/h, a difference of 265 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a longer range at 4,500 km compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 2,950 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 35,000 kg compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 19,278 kg.
Which is larger, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon is longer at 20.1 meters compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Su-57 Felon?
The Su-57 Felon is more expensive at approximately $42 million per unit compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Su-57 Felon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon entered service first in 2005, 15 years before the Su-57 Felon which entered service in 2020.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Su-57 Felon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 602 units compared to 32 units of the Su-57 Felon.