Comparison of Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon and Saab AJ-37 Viggen [S]ave
| Attribute |  Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon × |  Saab AJ-37 Viggen × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group | Saab Gripen |
| Model | Chengdu J-10 Vigorous Dragon | Saab AJ-37 Viggen |
| Country | China | Sweden |
| Manufactured from (year) | 2004 | 1971 |
| Manufactured to (year) | - | 2005 |
| Type | Fighter Jets | Fighter Jets |
| Icao | J10 | SB37 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x 1 X Woshan WS-10A Taihang or Saturn-Lyulka AL-31FN | 1x 1 × Volvo RM 8B afterburning turbofan |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 29,101 | 28,110 |
| Avionics | Digital fly-by-wire flight control system and HOTAS | Saab CK 37, Ericsson PS 37 X-band monopulse radar, Decca Type 72 Doppler navigation radar |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 2,335 | 2,232 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 204 | 220 |
| Travel range (km) | 3,889 | 2,037 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.401 | 0.235 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 19,995 | 18,288 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 235.2 | 203.33 |
| Take off distance (m) | 198 | 400 |
| Landing distance (m) | 189 | 450 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 18,400 | 22,500 |
| Max payload (kg) | 4,500 | 3,600 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 5,602 | 5,701 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 2 | 1 |
| Seats - business class | 1 | - |
| Exterior length (m) | 15.5 | 16.4 |
| Tail height (m) | 4.78 | 5.9 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Wing span (m) | 9.7 | 10.6 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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