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J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs Typhoon

J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs Typhoon at a glance — top speed 2,400 vs 2,495 km/h, range 2,950 vs 3,790 km, max takeoff weight 19,278 vs 23,500 kg, built 602 vs 589 units.

Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-10 Vigorous Dragon
Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇪🇸🇬🇧🇮🇹 Typhoon
Specifications
J-10 Vigorous Dragon Typhoon
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇩🇪 Germany🇪🇸 Spain🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu Eurofighter
First flight 23 March 1998 27 March 1994
Year introduced 2005 2003
Number produced 602 units 589 units
Average unit price $35 million $90 million
Wing area 39.0 m² 51.2 m²
Wingspan 9.7 m 11.0 m
Height 4.8 m 5.3 m
Length 15.5 m 16.0 m
Maximum speed 2400 km/h 2495 km/h
Operational range 2,950 km 3,790 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m 16,765 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,278 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 9,750 kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 12,500 kgf 2 x 9,163 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,495 km/h compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 2,400 km/h, a difference of 95 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a longer range at 3,790 km compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 2,950 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Typhoon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the Typhoon's 16,765 meters (55,003 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 19,278 kg.
Which is larger, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is more expensive at approximately $90 million per unit compared to the J-10 Vigorous Dragon at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or Typhoon?
The Typhoon entered service first in 2003, 2 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 Typhoon?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 602 units compared to 589 units of the Typhoon.