Comparison of Chengdu FC-1 Fierce Dragon and HAL Tejas [S]ave
| Attribute |  Chengdu FC-1 Fierce Dragon × |  HAL Tejas × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group | Hindustan Aeronautics Limited |
| Model | Chengdu FC-1 Fierce Dragon | HAL Tejas |
| Country | China | India |
| Manufactured from (year) | 2007 | 2001 |
| Type | Military Aircraft | Fighter Jets |
| Icao | FC1 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x 1 X Klimov RD-93 afterburning turbofan | 1x General Electric F404-GE-IN20 |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 19,000 | 20,200 |
| Avionics | Aselsan ASELPOD, Indra Systems ALQ-500P, Airborne Pulse Doppler Fire-Control Radar - KLJ-7V2. | NVG & HUD by CSIO and SSDU & ADC by Bharat Electronics Limited |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 1,359 | 1,974 |
| Travel range (km) | 2,408 | 3,197 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 2.818 | - |
| Service ceiling (m) | 16,764 | 15,240 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 299.72 | - |
| Take off distance (m) | 113 | - |
| Landing distance (m) | 165 | - |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 12,700 | 13,500 |
| Max payload (kg) | 3,000 | 5,300 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 2,328 | 6,132 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior length (m) | 14.93 | 13.2 |
| Tail height (m) | 4.77 | 4.4 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | - | 1 |
| Wing span (m) | 9.44 | 8.2 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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