GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

Alpha Jet vs I-22 Iryda

Alpha Jet vs I-22 Iryda at a glance — top speed 1,000 vs 940 km/h, range 2,940 vs 1,200 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 7,500 kg, built 480 vs 17 units.

Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 Alpha Jet
PZL Mielec I-22 Iryda military training aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 I-22 Iryda
Specifications
Alpha Jet I-22 Iryda
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault/Dornier PZL Mielec
First flight 26 October 1973 3 March 1985
Year introduced 1978 1992
Number produced 480 units 17 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wing area 17.5 m² 19.9 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 9.6 m
Height 4.2 m 4.3 m
Length 13.2 m 13.2 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 940 km/h
Operational range 2,940 km 1,200 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 3,515 kg 4,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 2 x 1,499 kgf
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
Guide French Fighter Aircraft
Alpha Jet vs MiG-21 Fishbed Alpha Jet vs F-4 Phantom II Alpha Jet vs MiG-23 Flogger Alpha Jet vs F-16 Fighting Falcon Alpha Jet vs J-6 Farmer Alpha Jet vs Su-17 Fitter

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alpha Jet or I-22 Iryda?
The Alpha Jet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,000 km/h compared to the I-22 Iryda's 940 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alpha Jet or I-22 Iryda?
The Alpha Jet has a longer range at 2,940 km compared to the I-22 Iryda's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alpha Jet or I-22 Iryda?
The Alpha Jet has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the I-22 Iryda's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alpha Jet or I-22 Iryda?
The I-22 Iryda has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the Alpha Jet's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Alpha Jet or I-22 Iryda?
The Alpha Jet is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the I-22 Iryda's 13.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Alpha Jet or I-22 Iryda?
The Alpha Jet entered service first in 1978, 14 years before the I-22 Iryda which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alpha Jet or I-22 Iryda?
The Alpha Jet has been produced in greater numbers with 480 units compared to 17 units of the I-22 Iryda.