Comparison of Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon and Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon [S]ave
| Attribute |  Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon × |  Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group | Lockheed Martin Aeronautics |
| Model | Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon | Lockheed Martin F-16 Fighting Falcon |
| Country | China | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 2004 | 1978 |
| Type | Fighter Jets | Fighter Jets |
| Icao | J10 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x 1 X Woshan WS-10A Taihang or Saturn-Lyulka AL-31FN | 1 × Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220 - |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 29,101 | 29,160 |
| Avionics | Digital fly-by-wire flight control system and HOTAS | Lockheed Martin Tactical Aircraft Systems |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 2,335 | 2,124 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 204 | - |
| Travel range (km) | 3,889 | 4,223 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.401 | - |
| Service ceiling (m) | 19,995 | 15,240 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 235.2 | 254 |
| Take off distance (m) | 198 | 345 |
| Landing distance (m) | 189 | 457 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 18,400 | 19,187 |
| Max payload (kg) | 4,500 | 7,167 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 5,602 | 3,199 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 2 | 1 |
| Seats - business class | 1 | - |
| Exterior length (m) | 15.5 | 15.06 |
| Tail height (m) | 4.78 | - |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.3 | - |
| Wing span (m) | 9.7 | 9.96 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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