JF-17 Thunder vs Tejas

Jointly developed by China and Pakistan, the combat aircraft has seen deployment in multiple military operations since 2007.
Origin country 🇨🇳 China 🇵🇰 Pakistan
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer CAC / PAC
First flight 25 August 2003
Year of introduction 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 of introduction 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 2205 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,352 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—‰
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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