Alphajet vs AMX
| French-German trainer jet, known for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) pilot training, used particularly from late 1970s onward. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault-Bréguet/Dornier |
| First flight | 26 October 1973 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 480 units |
| Average unit price | $8 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 | 17.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,095 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 14,630 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,515 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,700 kgf â—‰ |
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| 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 Alphajet or AMX?
The AMX is faster with a maximum speed of 1,160 km/h compared to the Alphajet's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alphajet or AMX?
The Alphajet has a longer range at 1,095 km compared to the AMX's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alphajet or AMX?
The Alphajet has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the AMX's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alphajet or AMX?
The AMX has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Alphajet's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Alphajet or AMX?
The AMX is longer at 13.6 meters compared to the Alphajet's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alphajet or AMX?
The AMX is more expensive at approximately $13 million per unit compared to the Alphajet at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Alphajet or AMX?
The Alphajet entered service first in 1978, 11 years before the AMX which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alphajet or AMX?
The Alphajet has been produced in greater numbers with 480 units compared to 200 units of the AMX.