Alpha Jet vs F-5 Freedom Fighter
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Specifications
|
Alpha Jet |
F-5 Freedom Fighter |
| Origin country |
🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Combat Aircraft |
Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Dassault/Dornier |
Northrop |
| First flight |
26 October 1973 |
30 July 1959 |
| Year introduced |
1978 |
1965 |
| Number produced |
480 units |
1204 units |
| Average unit price |
$8 million |
$2 million |
| Wing area |
17.5 m² |
17.3 m² |
| Wingspan |
9.1 m |
8.1 m |
| Height |
4.2 m |
4.1 m |
| Length |
13.2 m |
14.5 m |
| Maximum speed |
1000 km/h |
1700 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,095 km |
891 km |
| Service ceiling |
14,630 m |
15,789 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
7,500 kg |
11,187 kg |
| Empty weight |
3,515 kg |
4,349 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,350 kgf
|
2 x 1,588 kgf
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Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the Alpha Jet or F-5 Freedom Fighter?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter 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 F-5 Freedom Fighter?
The Alpha Jet has a longer range at 1,095 km compared to the F-5 Freedom Fighter's 891 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alpha Jet 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 Alpha Jet's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alpha Jet or F-5 Freedom Fighter?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,187 kg compared to the Alpha Jet's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Alpha Jet or F-5 Freedom Fighter?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the Alpha Jet's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alpha Jet or F-5 Freedom Fighter?
The Alpha Jet 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 Alpha Jet or F-5 Freedom Fighter?
The F-5 Freedom Fighter entered service first in 1965, 13 years before the Alpha Jet which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alpha Jet 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 Alpha Jet.
