Alphajet vs Jaguar
Overview
The Alphajet and the Jaguar are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault-Bréguet/Dornier and SEPECAT respectively.
Top speed is 1,000 km/h for the Alphajet vs 1,593 km/h for the Jaguar. The Alphajet has an operational range of 1,095 km vs 815 km for the Jaguar. The Alphajet operates at altitudes up to 14,630 m compared to 14,000 m for the Jaguar. At 15,700 kg MTOW, the Jaguar is 2.1x the Alphajet's 7,500 kg.
The Alphajet has been produced in 480 units vs 573 for the Jaguar. Unit cost is $8M for the Alphajet vs $10M for the Jaguar. The Jaguar first flew 5 years before the Alphajet (1968 vs 1973).
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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 1,350 kgf â—‰ |
| 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 3,000 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.