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Alpha Jet vs CL-41 Tutor

Alpha Jet vs CL-41 Tutor at a glance — top speed 1,000 vs 782 km/h, range 2,940 vs 1,519 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 4,990 kg, built 480 vs 212 units.

Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 Alpha Jet
Canadair CL-41 Tutor military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 CL-41 Tutor
Specifications
Alpha Jet CL-41 Tutor
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault/Dornier Canadair
First flight 26 October 1973 13 January 1960
Year introduced 1978 1963
Number produced 480 units 212 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wing area 17.5 m² 20.0 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 11.1 m
Height 4.2 m 2.9 m
Length 13.2 m 10.0 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 782 km/h
Operational range 2,940 km 1,519 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 13,564 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 4,990 kg
Empty weight 3,515 kg 2,195 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 1 x 1,202 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alpha Jet or CL-41 Tutor?
The Alpha Jet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,000 km/h compared to the CL-41 Tutor's 782 km/h, a difference of 218 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alpha Jet or CL-41 Tutor?
The Alpha Jet has a longer range at 2,940 km compared to the CL-41 Tutor's 1,519 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alpha Jet or CL-41 Tutor?
The Alpha Jet has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the CL-41 Tutor's 13,564 meters (44,501 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alpha Jet or CL-41 Tutor?
The Alpha Jet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the CL-41 Tutor's 4,990 kg.
Which is larger, the Alpha Jet or CL-41 Tutor?
The Alpha Jet is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the CL-41 Tutor's 10.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Alpha Jet or CL-41 Tutor?
The CL-41 Tutor entered service first in 1963, 15 years before the Alpha Jet which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alpha Jet or CL-41 Tutor?
The Alpha Jet has been produced in greater numbers with 480 units compared to 212 units of the CL-41 Tutor.