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A-5 Vigilante vs DH.110 Sea Vixen

A-5 Vigilante vs DH.110 Sea Vixen at a glance — top speed 2,123 vs 1,127 km/h, range 1,804 vs 1,270 km, max takeoff weight 28,615 vs 21,205 kg, built 167 vs 151 units.

North American A-5 Vigilante combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-5 Vigilante
De Havilland DH.110 Sea Vixen combat aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
A-5 Vigilante DH.110 Sea Vixen
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American De Havilland
First flight 31 August 1958 26 September 1951
Year introduced 1961 1959
Number produced 167 units 151 units
Average unit price $10 million $1.5 million
Wing area 65.1 m² 60.2 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 15.5 m
Height 5.9 m 3.3 m
Length 23.3 m 16.9 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 1127 km/h
Operational range 1,804 km 1,270 km
Service ceiling 15,880 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,615 kg 21,205 kg
Empty weight 14,870 kg 12,680 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,786 kgf 2 x 4,990 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-5 Vigilante or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The A-5 Vigilante is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 996 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-5 Vigilante or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The A-5 Vigilante has a longer range at 1,804 km compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 1,270 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-5 Vigilante or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The A-5 Vigilante has a higher service ceiling at 15,880 meters (52,099 ft) compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-5 Vigilante or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The A-5 Vigilante has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,615 kg compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 21,205 kg.
Which is larger, the A-5 Vigilante or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The A-5 Vigilante is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 16.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-5 Vigilante or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The A-5 Vigilante is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the A-5 Vigilante or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen entered service first in 1959, 2 years before the A-5 Vigilante which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-5 Vigilante or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The A-5 Vigilante has been produced in greater numbers with 167 units compared to 151 units of the DH.110 Sea Vixen.