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J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs Tejas

Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-10 Vigorous Dragon
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Specifications
J-10 Vigorous Dragon Tejas
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇳 India
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu HAL
First flight 23 March 1998 4 January 2001
Year introduced 2005 2015
Number produced 602 units 38 units
Average unit price $45 million $26 million
Wing area 39.0 m² 38.4 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 8.2 m
Height 4.8 m 4.4 m
Length 15.5 m 13.2 m
Maximum speed 2400 km/h 2220 km/h
Operational range 1,850 km 739 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,278 kg 13,500 kg
Empty weight 9,750 kg 6,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,500 kgf 1 x 8,600 kgf
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Overview

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

Top speed is 2,400 km/h for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs 2,220 km/h for the Tejas. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has an operational range of 1,850 km vs 739 km for the Tejas. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon operates at altitudes up to 18,000 m compared to 16,000 m for the Tejas.

The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has been produced in 602 units vs 38 for the Tejas. Unit cost is $45M for the J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs $26M for the Tejas. The J-10 Vigorous Dragon first flew 3 years before the Tejas (1998 vs 2001).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Tejas?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,400 km/h compared to the Tejas's 2,220 km/h, a difference of 180 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Tejas?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the Tejas's 739 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Tejas?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Tejas's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Tejas?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,278 kg compared to the Tejas's 13,500 kg.
Which is larger, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Tejas?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the Tejas's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Tejas?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the Tejas at $26 million.
Which entered service first, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Tejas?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon entered service first in 2005, 10 years before the Tejas which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Tejas?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 602 units compared to 38 units of the Tejas.