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Alpha Jet vs CM 170 Magister

Alpha Jet vs CM 170 Magister at a glance — top speed 1,000 vs 715 km/h, range 2,940 vs 1,200 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 3,450 kg, built 480 vs 929 units.

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Specifications
Alpha Jet CM 170 Magister
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault/Dornier Fouga
First flight 26 October 1973 23 July 1952
Year introduced 1978 1956
Number produced 480 units 929 units
Average unit price $8 million $800K
Wing area 17.5 m² 17.3 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 11.3 m
Height 4.2 m 2.9 m
Length 13.2 m 10.2 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 715 km/h
Operational range 2,940 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 3,450 kg
Empty weight 3,515 kg 2,540 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 2 x 440 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alpha Jet or CM 170 Magister?
The Alpha Jet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,000 km/h compared to the CM 170 Magister's 715 km/h, a difference of 285 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alpha Jet or CM 170 Magister?
The Alpha Jet has a longer range at 2,940 km compared to the CM 170 Magister's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alpha Jet or CM 170 Magister?
The Alpha Jet has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the CM 170 Magister's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alpha Jet or CM 170 Magister?
The Alpha Jet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the CM 170 Magister's 3,450 kg.
Which is larger, the Alpha Jet or CM 170 Magister?
The Alpha Jet is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the CM 170 Magister's 10.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alpha Jet or CM 170 Magister?
The Alpha Jet is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the CM 170 Magister at $0.8 million.
Which entered service first, the Alpha Jet or CM 170 Magister?
The CM 170 Magister entered service first in 1956, 22 years before the Alpha Jet which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alpha Jet or CM 170 Magister?
The CM 170 Magister has been produced in greater numbers with 929 units compared to 480 units of the Alpha Jet.