Alphajet vs F-5E Tiger II
Overview
The Alphajet and the F-5E Tiger II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault-Bréguet/Dornier and Northrop respectively.
Top speed is 1,000 km/h for the Alphajet vs 1,700 km/h for the F-5E Tiger II. The Alphajet has an operational range of 1,095 km vs 891 km for the F-5E Tiger II. The F-5E Tiger II operates at altitudes up to 15,789 m compared to 14,630 m for the Alphajet.
The Alphajet has been produced in 480 units vs 1,399 for the F-5E Tiger II. Unit cost is $8M for the Alphajet vs $3M for the F-5E Tiger II. The F-5E Tiger II first flew 1 years before the Alphajet (1972 vs 1973).
| 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 fighter jet, used in the Cold War era, notable for its worldwide military deployments, including operation Desert Storm. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Northrop |
| First flight | 11 August 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 1399 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
| Wing area | 17.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,095 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,630 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,515 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,350 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 17.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1700 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 891 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,789 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,187 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,349 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,588 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Alphajet or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II 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-5E Tiger II?
The Alphajet has a longer range at 1,095 km compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 891 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alphajet or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II 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-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II 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-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the Alphajet's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alphajet or F-5E Tiger II?
The Alphajet is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the F-5E Tiger II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Alphajet or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II entered service first in 1976, 2 years before the Alphajet which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alphajet or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,399 units compared to 480 units of the Alphajet.