A-5 Vigilante vs AMX
The A-5 Vigilante and the AMX are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and Alenia/Aermacchi/Embraer respectively. Top speed is 2,123 km/h for the A-5 Vigilante vs 1,160 km/h for the AMX. The A-5 Vigilante has an operational range of 1,804 km vs 550 km for the AMX. The A-5 Vigilante operates at altitudes up to 15,880 m compared to 13,000 m for the AMX. At 28,615 kg MTOW, the A-5 Vigilante is 2.2x the AMX's 13,000 kg. The A-5 Vigilante has been produced in 167 units vs 200 for the AMX. Unit cost is $10M for the A-5 Vigilante vs $13M for the AMX. The A-5 Vigilante first flew 26 years before the AMX (1958 vs 1984).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | North American |
| First flight | 31 August 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 167 units |
| Average unit price | $10 million |
| Italian-Brazilian ground-attack aircraft, notable for its deployments during the Kosovo War and ongoing use in the Brazilian Air Force. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Alenia/Aermacchi/Embraer |
| First flight | 15 May 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Average unit price | $13 million |
| Wing area | 65.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2123 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,804 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,880 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,615 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,870 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,893 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 68.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1160 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 550 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,730 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,003 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A-5 Vigilante or AMX?
The A-5 Vigilante is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the AMX's 1,160 km/h, a difference of 963 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-5 Vigilante or AMX?
The A-5 Vigilante has a longer range at 1,804 km compared to the AMX's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-5 Vigilante or AMX?
The A-5 Vigilante has a higher service ceiling at 15,880 meters (52,099 ft) compared to the AMX's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-5 Vigilante or AMX?
The A-5 Vigilante has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,615 kg compared to the AMX's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A-5 Vigilante or AMX?
The A-5 Vigilante is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the AMX's 13.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-5 Vigilante or AMX?
The AMX is more expensive at approximately $13 million per unit compared to the A-5 Vigilante at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the A-5 Vigilante or AMX?
The A-5 Vigilante entered service first in 1961, 28 years before the AMX which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-5 Vigilante or AMX?
The AMX has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 167 units of the A-5 Vigilante.