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Alpha Jet vs Kawasaki T-4

Alpha Jet vs Kawasaki T-4 at a glance — top speed 1,000 vs 1,038 km/h, range 2,940 vs 1,668 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 7,500 kg, built 480 vs 200 units.

Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Alpha Jet Kawasaki T-4
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault/Dornier Kawasaki
First flight 26 October 1973 29 July 1985
Year introduced 1979 1988
Number produced 480 units 200 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wing area 17.5 m² 21.0 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 9.9 m
Height 4.2 m 4.6 m
Length 13.2 m 13.0 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 1038 km/h
Operational range 2,940 km 1,668 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 3,515 kg 3,790 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,350 kgf 2 x 1,597 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alpha Jet or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,038 km/h compared to the Alpha Jet's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 38 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alpha Jet or Kawasaki T-4?
The Alpha Jet has a longer range at 2,940 km compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 1,668 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alpha Jet or Kawasaki T-4?
The Kawasaki T-4 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Alpha Jet's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alpha Jet or Kawasaki T-4?
Both the Alpha Jet and Kawasaki T-4 have a maximum takeoff weight of 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Alpha Jet or Kawasaki T-4?
The Alpha Jet is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the Kawasaki T-4's 13.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Alpha Jet or Kawasaki T-4?
The Alpha Jet entered service first in 1979, 9 years before the Kawasaki T-4 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alpha Jet or Kawasaki T-4?
The Alpha Jet has been produced in greater numbers with 480 units compared to 200 units of the Kawasaki T-4.