Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one aircraft design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the CAIC FC-20 (J-10CE) Lightweight Single-Seat, Single-Engine Multirole Fighter.
1 x Shenyang WS-10B afterburning turbofan engine developing 20,050lb of dry thrust and 32,000lb of thrust with reheat.
Propulsion
1,381 mph
2,222 kph | 1,200 kts
Max Speed
897 mph
1,444 kph | 780 kts
Cruise Speed
59,006 ft
17,985 m | 11 miles
Service Ceiling
1,150 miles
1,850 km | 999 nm
Operational Range
59,000 ft/min
17,983 m/min
Rate-of-Climb
City-to-City Ranges
Operational range when compared to distances between major cities (in KM).