J-10 Vigorous Dragon vs F-16 Fighting Falcon

Chinese multirole fighter jet, active in the 21st century, used extensively by the PLA Air Force and Navy.
Picture of J-10 Vigorous Dragon
Origin country πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Chengdu
First flight 23 March 1998
Year of introduction 2005
Number produced 602 units
Average unit price $40 million
American multirole fighter, famed in late Cold War conflicts, renowned for performance in precision daytime strikes and defensive counter air operations.
Picture of F-16 Fighting Falcon
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics
First flight 2 February 1974
Year of introduction 1979
Number produced 4604 units
Average unit price $18 million
Wing area 39.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 9.7 m β—‰
Height 4.8 m β—‰
Length 15.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2000 km/h β—‰
Operational range 550 km
Service ceiling 18,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 19,278 kg β—‰
Empty weight 9,750 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 7,670 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of J-10 Vigorous Dragon
Wing area 27.9 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 10.0 m β—‰
Height 4.9 m β—‰
Length 15.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2410 km/h β—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 18,288 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 19,200 kg β—‰
Empty weight 8,570 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 7,777 kgf β—‰
3-view profile of F-16 Fighting Falcon

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