Alphajet vs Jaguar
| 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 |
| British-French strike aircraft, developed during the Cold War, extensively deployed in multiple conflicts, including Iraq and Kosovo wars. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | SEPECAT |
| First flight | 8 September 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 573 units |
| Average unit price | $10 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 | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1593 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 815 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 14,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,000 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Alphajet or Jaguar?
The Jaguar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,593 km/h compared to the Alphajet's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 593 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alphajet or Jaguar?
The Alphajet has a longer range at 1,095 km compared to the Jaguar's 815 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alphajet or Jaguar?
The Alphajet has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the Jaguar's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alphajet or Jaguar?
The Jaguar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,700 kg compared to the Alphajet's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Alphajet or Jaguar?
The Jaguar is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the Alphajet's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alphajet or Jaguar?
The Jaguar is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the Alphajet at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Alphajet or Jaguar?
The Jaguar entered service first in 1972, 6 years before the Alphajet which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alphajet or Jaguar?
The Jaguar has been produced in greater numbers with 573 units compared to 480 units of the Alphajet.