JF-17 Thunder vs Tejas
| Jointly developed by China and Pakistan, the combat aircraft has seen deployment in multiple military operations since 2007. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | CAC / PAC |
| First flight | 25 August 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | 144 units |
| Average unit price | $30 million |
| Indian multirole light fighter, developed in the late 20th century, used primarily by the Indian Air Force and Navy. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | HAL |
| First flight | 4 January 2001 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 38 units |
| Average unit price | $26 million |
| Wing area | 24.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1960 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 900 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,700 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,701 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,411 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,097 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 38.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2220 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 739 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,560 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 8,600 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of JF-17 Thunder by Shimin Gu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the JF-17 Thunder or Tejas?
The Tejas is faster with a maximum speed of 2,220 km/h compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 1,960 km/h, a difference of 260 km/h.
Which has longer range, the JF-17 Thunder or Tejas?
The JF-17 Thunder has a longer range at 900 km compared to the Tejas's 739 km.
Which can fly higher, the JF-17 Thunder or Tejas?
The JF-17 Thunder has a higher service ceiling at 16,700 meters (54,790 ft) compared to the Tejas's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the JF-17 Thunder or Tejas?
The Tejas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,500 kg compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 12,701 kg.
Which is larger, the JF-17 Thunder or Tejas?
The JF-17 Thunder is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the Tejas's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the JF-17 Thunder or Tejas?
The JF-17 Thunder is more expensive at approximately $30 million per unit compared to the Tejas at $26 million.
Which entered service first, the JF-17 Thunder or Tejas?
The JF-17 Thunder entered service first in 2007, 8 years before the Tejas which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the JF-17 Thunder or Tejas?
The JF-17 Thunder has been produced in greater numbers with 144 units compared to 38 units of the Tejas.