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Alpha Jet vs C-101 Aviojet

Alpha Jet vs C-101 Aviojet at a glance — top speed 1,000 vs 770 km/h, range 2,940 vs 519 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 6,300 kg, built 480 vs 166 units.

Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 Alpha JetFull specs
CASA C-101 Aviojet military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-101 AviojetFull specs
Specifications
Alpha Jet C-101 Aviojet
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇪🇸 Spain
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault/Dornier CASA
First flight 26 October 1973 29 June 1977
Year introduced 1978 1980
Number produced 480 units 166 units
Average unit price $8 million $8 million
Wing area 17.5 m² 20.0 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 10.6 m
Height 4.2 m 4.3 m
Length 13.2 m 12.5 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 770 km/h
Operational range 2,940 km 519 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 6,300 kg
Empty weight 3,515 kg 2,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 1 x 1,588 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alpha Jet or C-101 Aviojet?
The Alpha Jet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,000 km/h compared to the C-101 Aviojet's 770 km/h, a difference of 230 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alpha Jet or C-101 Aviojet?
The Alpha Jet has a longer range at 2,940 km compared to the C-101 Aviojet's 519 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alpha Jet or C-101 Aviojet?
The Alpha Jet has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the C-101 Aviojet's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alpha Jet or C-101 Aviojet?
The Alpha Jet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the C-101 Aviojet's 6,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Alpha Jet or C-101 Aviojet?
The Alpha Jet is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the C-101 Aviojet's 12.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alpha Jet or C-101 Aviojet?
Both the Alpha Jet and C-101 Aviojet cost approximately $8.0 million per unit.
Which entered service first, the Alpha Jet or C-101 Aviojet?
The Alpha Jet entered service first in 1978, 2 years before the C-101 Aviojet which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alpha Jet or C-101 Aviojet?
The Alpha Jet has been produced in greater numbers with 480 units compared to 166 units of the C-101 Aviojet.