J-20 Mighty Dragon vs Tejas
The J-20 Mighty Dragon and the Tejas are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Chengdu and HAL respectively. Top speed is 2,130 km/h for the J-20 Mighty Dragon vs 2,220 km/h for the Tejas. The J-20 Mighty Dragon has an operational range of 5,500 km vs 739 km for the Tejas. The J-20 Mighty Dragon operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 16,000 m for the Tejas. At 37,000 kg MTOW, the J-20 Mighty Dragon is 2.7x the Tejas's 13,500 kg. The J-20 Mighty Dragon has been produced in 300 units vs 38 for the Tejas. Unit cost is $110M for the J-20 Mighty Dragon vs $26M for the Tejas. The Tejas first flew 10 years before the J-20 Mighty Dragon (2001 vs 2011).
| China's first stealthy, twin-engine fifth-generation multirole fighter jet | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Chengdu |
| First flight | 11 January 2011 |
| Year introduced | 2017 |
| Number produced | 300 units |
| Average unit price | $110 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 | 73.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2130 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 37,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 17,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 14,484 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Tejas?
The Tejas is faster with a maximum speed of 2,220 km/h compared to the J-20 Mighty Dragon's 2,130 km/h, a difference of 90 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Tejas?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a longer range at 5,500 km compared to the Tejas's 739 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Tejas?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Tejas's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Tejas?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 37,000 kg compared to the Tejas's 13,500 kg.
Which is larger, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Tejas?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon is longer at 21.2 meters compared to the Tejas's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Tejas?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon is more expensive at approximately $110 million per unit compared to the Tejas at $26 million.
Which entered service first, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Tejas?
The Tejas entered service first in 2015, 2 years before the J-20 Mighty Dragon which entered service in 2017.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-20 Mighty Dragon or Tejas?
The J-20 Mighty Dragon has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 38 units of the Tejas.