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Alpha Jet vs AMX

Alpha Jet vs AMX at a glance — top speed 1,000 vs 1,160 km/h, range 2,940 vs 3,336 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 13,000 kg, built 480 vs 200 units.

Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 Alpha Jet
AMX combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷🇮🇹 AMX
Specifications
Alpha Jet AMX
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇧🇷 Brazil🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault/Dornier AMX International
First flight 26 October 1973 15 May 1984
Year introduced 1978 1989
Number produced 480 units 200 units
Average unit price $8 million $13 million
Wing area 17.5 m² 68.9 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 8.8 m
Height 4.2 m 4.6 m
Length 13.2 m 13.6 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 1160 km/h
Operational range 2,940 km 3,336 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 3,515 kg 6,730 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 1 x 5,003 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alpha Jet or AMX?
The AMX is faster with a maximum speed of 1,160 km/h compared to the Alpha Jet's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alpha Jet or AMX?
The AMX has a longer range at 3,336 km compared to the Alpha Jet's 2,940 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alpha Jet or AMX?
The Alpha Jet 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 Alpha Jet or AMX?
The AMX has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Alpha Jet's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Alpha Jet or AMX?
The AMX is longer at 13.6 meters compared to the Alpha Jet's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alpha Jet or AMX?
The AMX is more expensive at approximately $13 million per unit compared to the Alpha Jet at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Alpha Jet or AMX?
The Alpha Jet entered service first in 1978, 11 years before the AMX which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alpha Jet or AMX?
The Alpha Jet has been produced in greater numbers with 480 units compared to 200 units of the AMX.