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Alpha Jet vs Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2

Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 Alpha Jet
Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2
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Specifications
Alpha Jet Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault/Dornier Mitsubishi
First flight 26 October 1973 20 July 1971
Year introduced 1978 1977
Number produced 480 units 77 units
Average unit price $8 million $22 million
Wing area 17.5 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 7.9 m
Height 4.2 m 4.4 m
Length 13.2 m 17.9 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 1700 km/h
Operational range 2,940 km 2,870 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 12,800 kg
Empty weight 3,515 kg 6,197 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 2 x 4,272 kgf
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Overview

The Alpha Jet and the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault/Dornier and Mitsubishi respectively.

Top speed is 1,000 km/h for the Alpha Jet vs 1,700 km/h for the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2. The Alpha Jet has an operational range of 2,940 km vs 2,870 km for the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2. The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 14,630 m for the Alpha Jet.

The Alpha Jet has been produced in 480 units vs 77 for the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2. Unit cost is $8M for the Alpha Jet vs $22M for the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2. The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 first flew 2 years before the Alpha Jet (1971 vs 1973).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alpha Jet or Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,700 km/h compared to the Alpha Jet's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 700 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alpha Jet or Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2?
The Alpha Jet has a longer range at 2,940 km compared to the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2's 2,870 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alpha Jet or Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Alpha Jet's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alpha Jet or Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,800 kg compared to the Alpha Jet's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Alpha Jet or Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is longer at 17.9 meters compared to the Alpha Jet's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alpha Jet or Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the Alpha Jet at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Alpha Jet or Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 entered service first in 1977, 1 years before the Alpha Jet which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alpha Jet or Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2?
The Alpha Jet has been produced in greater numbers with 480 units compared to 77 units of the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2.