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Alpha Jet vs F-5E Tiger II

Alpha Jet vs F-5E Tiger II at a glance — top speed 1,000 vs 1,700 km/h, range 2,940 vs 3,723 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 11,187 kg, built 480 vs 1,399 units.

Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 Alpha Jet
Northrop F-5E Tiger II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-5E Tiger II
Specifications
Alpha Jet F-5E Tiger II
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault/Dornier Northrop
First flight 26 October 1973 11 August 1972
Year introduced 1978 1976
Number produced 480 units 1399 units
Average unit price $8 million $2.1 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 2,940 km 3,723 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 2,700 kgf 2 x 3,176 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alpha Jet or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II 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-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II has a longer range at 3,723 km compared to the Alpha Jet's 2,940 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alpha Jet 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 Alpha Jet's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alpha Jet or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II 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-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the Alpha Jet's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alpha Jet or F-5E Tiger II?
The Alpha Jet is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the F-5E Tiger II at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Alpha Jet or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II entered service first in 1976, 2 years before the Alpha Jet which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alpha Jet 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 Alpha Jet.