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Alpha Jet vs AMX

Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 Alpha Jet
AMX combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷🇮🇹 AMX
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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 1,095 km 550 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 1,350 kgf 1 x 5,003 kgf
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Overview

The Alpha Jet and the AMX are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault/Dornier and AMX International respectively.

Top speed is 1,000 km/h for the Alpha Jet vs 1,160 km/h for the AMX. The Alpha Jet has an operational range of 1,095 km vs 550 km for the AMX. The Alpha Jet operates at altitudes up to 14,630 m compared to 13,000 m for the AMX.

The Alpha Jet has been produced in 480 units vs 200 for the AMX. Unit cost is $8M for the Alpha Jet vs $13M for the AMX. The Alpha Jet first flew 11 years before the AMX (1973 vs 1984).

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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 Alpha Jet has a longer range at 1,095 km compared to the AMX's 550 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.