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JF-17 Thunder |
Tejas |
| Origin country |
🇨🇳 China🇵🇰 Pakistan |
🇮🇳 India |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
CAC/PAC |
HAL |
| First flight |
25 August 2003 |
4 January 2001 |
| Year introduced |
2007 |
2015 |
| Number produced |
144 units |
38 units |
| Average unit price |
$30 million |
$26 million |
| Wing area |
24.4 m² |
38.4 m² |
| Wingspan |
9.0 m |
8.2 m |
| Height |
4.8 m |
4.4 m |
| Length |
14.0 m |
13.2 m |
| Maximum speed |
1960 km/h |
2220 km/h |
| Operational range |
900 km |
739 km |
| Service ceiling |
16,700 m |
16,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
12,701 kg |
13,500 kg |
| Empty weight |
6,411 kg |
6,560 kg |
| Total thrust |
1 x 8,606 kgf
|
1 x 8,600 kgf
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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.
