Alphajet vs F-5 Freedom Fighter
| French-German trainer jet, known for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) pilot training, used particularly from late 1970s onward. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault-Bréguet/Dornier |
| First flight | 26 October 1973 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 480 units |
| Average unit price | $8 million |
| American light fighter of Cold War era, notable for worldwide deployment, used extensively in Vietnam and various regional conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Northrop |
| First flight | 30 July 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 1204 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wing area | 17.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,095 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 14,630 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,515 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,700 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 17.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1700 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 891 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,789 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,187 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,349 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,176 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Alphajet or F-5 Freedom Fighter?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter is faster with a maximum speed of 1,700 km/h compared to the Alphajet's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 700 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alphajet or F-5 Freedom Fighter?
The Alphajet has a longer range at 1,095 km compared to the F-5 Freedom Fighter's 891 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alphajet or F-5 Freedom Fighter?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter has a higher service ceiling at 15,789 meters (51,801 ft) compared to the Alphajet's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alphajet or F-5 Freedom Fighter?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,187 kg compared to the Alphajet's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Alphajet or F-5 Freedom Fighter?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the Alphajet's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alphajet or F-5 Freedom Fighter?
The Alphajet is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the F-5 Freedom Fighter at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Alphajet or F-5 Freedom Fighter?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter entered service first in 1965, 13 years before the Alphajet which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alphajet or F-5 Freedom Fighter?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter has been produced in greater numbers with 1,204 units compared to 480 units of the Alphajet.