A-5 Vigilante vs DH.110 Sea Vixen

Overview

The A-5 Vigilante and the DH.110 Sea Vixen are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and De Havilland respectively.

Top speed is 2,123 km/h for the A-5 Vigilante vs 1,127 km/h for the DH.110 Sea Vixen. The A-5 Vigilante has an operational range of 1,804 km vs 1,270 km for the DH.110 Sea Vixen. The A-5 Vigilante operates at altitudes up to 15,880 m compared to 15,000 m for the DH.110 Sea Vixen.

The A-5 Vigilante has been produced in 167 units vs 151 for the DH.110 Sea Vixen. Unit cost is $10M for the A-5 Vigilante vs $1.5M for the DH.110 Sea Vixen. The DH.110 Sea Vixen first flew 7 years before the A-5 Vigilante (1951 vs 1958).

American supersonic bomber, renowned for Cold War nuclear deterrent role, later adapted for reconnaissance missions.
North American A-5 Vigilante combat aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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
British twin-boom, carrier-based fighter, significant in the Cold War era, deployed during Suez Crisis and other Royal Navy operations.
De Havilland DH.110 Sea Vixen combat aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer De Havilland
First flight 26 September 1951
Year introduced 1959
Number produced 151 units
Average unit price $1.5 million
Wing area 65.1 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 16.2 m β—‰
Height 5.9 m β—‰
Length 23.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2123 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,804 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,880 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 28,615 kg β—‰
Empty weight 14,870 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,893 kgf β—‰
Wing area 60.2 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 15.5 m β—‰
Height 3.3 m β—‰
Length 16.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1127 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,270 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 21,205 kg β—‰
Empty weight 12,680 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 5,097 kgf β—‰

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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.