Comparison of Chengdu FC-1 Fierce Dragon and Grumman X-29 Switch Blade [S]ave
| Attribute |  Chengdu FC-1 Fierce Dragon × |  Grumman X-29 Switch Blade × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group | Grumman |
| Model | Chengdu FC-1 Fierce Dragon | Grumman X-29 Switch Blade |
| Country | China | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 2007 | 1984 |
| Manufactured to (year) | - | 1986 |
| Type | Military Aircraft | Military Aircraft |
| Icao | FC1 | X29 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x 1 X Klimov RD-93 afterburning turbofan | 1x 1 × General Electric F404 turbofan |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 19,000 | 16,000 |
| Avionics | Aselsan ASELPOD, Indra Systems ALQ-500P, Airborne Pulse Doppler Fire-Control Radar - KLJ-7V2. | Litton LR-80 AHRS, Magnavox AN/ARC-164 UHF, Teledyne RT-1063B/APX-101V IFF/SIF |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 1,359 | 1,771 |
| Travel range (km) | 2,408 | 648 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 2.818 | 0.22 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 16,764 | 16,764 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 299.72 | - |
| Take off distance (m) | 113 | - |
| Landing distance (m) | 165 | - |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 12,700 | 8,074 |
| Max payload (kg) | 3,000 | 1,814 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 2,328 | 2,249 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior length (m) | 14.93 | 16.4 |
| Tail height (m) | 4.77 | 4.35 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | - | 1.1 |
| Wing span (m) | 9.44 | 8.29 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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