J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs J-7 Fishcan
| Chinese multirole fighter jet, active in the 21st century, used extensively by the PLA Air Force and Navy. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Chengdu |
| First flight | 23 March 1998 |
| Year introduced | 2005 |
| Number produced | 602 units |
| Average unit price | $45 million |
| Chinese jet fighter, notable for usage in the late Cold War era, widely deployed in the Third Taiwan Strait Crisis. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Chengdu |
| First flight | 17 January 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 2400 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wing area | 39.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2400 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,850 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 19,278 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9,750 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 7,670 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 24.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2200 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 850 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,100 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,292 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,488 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of J-7 Fishcan by Bangladesh Air Force.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,400 km/h compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 2,200 km/h, a difference of 200 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a longer range at 1,850 km compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 850 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 18,000 meters (59,055 ft) compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 19,278 kg compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 9,100 kg.
Which is larger, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-10 Vigorous Dragon is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the J-7 Fishcan at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the J-10 Vigorous Dragon or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan entered service first in 1966, 39 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 J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan has been produced in greater numbers with 2,400 units compared to 602 units of the J-10 Vigorous Dragon.