Chengdu J-10 vs Sukhoi SU-30MKI
Overall rating table
| CATEGORY | CHENGDU J-10 |
SUKHOI SU-30MKI |
| BVR Rating |
60% |
80% |
| Armament | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Technology | 8.0/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Avionics | 7.9/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Maneuverability | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Rate of Climb | max. 285 m/s – 55k ft/min |
max. 300 m/s – 60k ft/min |
| Thrust/Weight | 1.03 | 1.10 |
| Service Ceiling |
20 km – 65k ft | 17 km – 56k ft |
| Speed | 2.20 Mach | 1.90 Mach |
| Fuel Economy | 0.15 km/l – 0.35 NM/gallon | 0.58 km/l – 1.36 NM/gallon |
| Unit Cost | 41.000.000 USD | 47.000.000 USD |
| Overall Rating | very good | very good |
BVR Armament Comparison
| CATEGORY | CHENGDU J-10 | SUKHOI SU-30MKI |
| BVR AAM missile | PL-12 | Vympel R-77M |
| Nation | CHINA | RUSSIA |
| Year | 2002 | 1998 |
| Range (mile) | 62 | 99 |
| Range (km) | 100 | 160 |
| Range (NM) | 54 | 86 |
| Speed (mph) | 2640 | 2970 |
| Speed (km/h) | 4248 | 4779 |
| Speed (Mach) | 4 | 4,5 |
| Weight (lb) | 440 | 497 |
| Weight (kg) | 200 | 226 |
| Unit Cost | $90.000 | Unknown |
| BVR Rating | 60% | 80% |
Dogfight (armament: only cannon)
| CATEGORY | CHENGDU J-10 |
SUKHOI SU-30MKI |
| Cannon | GSh-23 | GSh-30-1 |
| Caliber (mm) |
23 mm | 30 mm |
| Rate of Fire (rpm) | 3600 rpm | 1800 rpm |
| Muzzle Velocity (m/s) |
715 m/s | 850 m/s |
| Size Point (10% to 30%) | 30% | NO |
| Maneuverability (x/10) |
8,5 | 7,8 |
| Thrust/Weight Ratio |
1,03 | 1,10 |
| Total Points |
53 | 25 |
| Probability of winning |
68% | 32% |
General data table
| CATEGORY | CHENGDU J-10 |
SUKHOI SU-30MKI |
| Length | 16.43 m – 53 ft 10 in | 21.90 m – 72 ft 10 in |
| Wingspan | 9.75 m – 31 ft 11 in | 14.70 m – 48 ft 3 in |
| Height | 4.78 m – 15 ft 7 in | 6.36 m – 20 ft 9 in |
| Weight | 9,750 kg – 21,5k lb | 18,400 kg – 40,5k lb |
| Power | 1 x 132 kN – 29k lbf | 2 x 122 kN – 27k lbf |
Armament
| CHENGDU J-10 |
SUKHOI SU-30MKI |
| 11 HARDPOINTS |
12 HARDPOINTS |
| 1 × 23 mm GSh-23 cannon (150 rounds) | 1 × 30 mm GSh-30-1 cannon (150 rounds) |
| PL-12 (AAM missile) | R-77 (AAM missile) |
| PL-11 (AAM missile) | Astra (AAM missile) |
| PL-9 (AAM missile) | R-27ER, R-27ET, R-27R, R-27T (AAM missile) |
| PL-8 (AGM missile) | R-73 (AAM missile) |
| PJ-9 (AGM missile) | Novator KS-172 (AAM-L missile) |
| YJ-9K (AGM missile) | Kh-59ME, Kh-59MK (AGM missile) |
| LT-2 (LG bomb) | KH-39 (AGM missile) |
| LS-6 (bomb) | PJ-10 (AGM missile) |
| 90 mm rockets | Nirbhay (AGM missile) |
| Kh-31P/A anti-radar (AGM missile) | |
| Kh-29T/L (AGM missile) | |
| S-8, S-13 rockets | |
| KAB-500L, KAB-1000L (bomb) | |
| FAB-500T (bomb) | |
| OFAB-250-270, OFAB-100-120 (bomb) | |
| RBK-500 (bomb) |
Facts – Chengdu J-10 vs Sukhoi SU-30MKI
| Chengdu J-10 is cheaper. | |
| Sukhoi SU-30MKI is more economical. | |
| Chengdu J-10 is faster. | |
| Sukhoi SU-30MKI is better armed. | |
| Chengdu J-10 is better dogfighter. | |
| Chengdu J-10 is smaller than Sukhoi SU-30MKI. |
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Aravind
July 10, 2012 at 4:11 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
The su-30 MKI is a super maneuverability fighter j10 is no match for this awesome fighter(both in dogfight and BVR capabilities).
Still j 10 is powered by russian al31fn @ 125KN trust not 132(indigenous engine is not yet ready)
ishpreet
July 24, 2012 at 6:23 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
i think u have some confusion between Su 30 and Su 30MKI they are totally different in Maneuverability aud ur giving same rating in that category ,,,,,, rason MKI has thrust vector control engines with with front pair of stabilizer along with a pair of elevator for super maneuverability but these all technologies are not in Su 30 but Su 30MKI is heavily equipted with the above modification ,,,,,,,,, so its my request to site admin to correct tha rating in maneuverability section of su30 mki
Sam
August 16, 2012 at 11:14 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Maneuverability rating of MKI of 7.8/10
is wrong, a super maneuverable fighter like that must have a rating of 8.5
MAzo
October 27, 2012 at 9:55 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
Comparing J10 A/B/C with Su-30MKI is like comparing a donkey with a horse. There is no comparison. The Su30MKI exceeds the J10B in EVERY area be it weapons load, Radar, avionics, kinematic performance, ceiling, range etc. The Su30MKI is more importantly a fighter that could beat the J10 of today 10 years back.
happy
December 16, 2012 at 10:43 am (UTC 0) Link to this comment
service ceiling of j 10 is 59k not 65k feet as per wikipedia
joy
February 14, 2013 at 1:30 pm (UTC 0) Link to this comment
people pls get ur facts straight….. the j-10 is good but su-30 mki is far superior as an aircraft be it in avionics radar armaments or maneuverability…. it is one of the most evolved aircrafts of this generation….