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Alpha Jet vs SAAB 105

Alpha Jet vs SAAB 105 at a glance — top speed 1,000 vs 970 km/h, range 2,940 vs 2,300 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 4,635 kg, built 480 vs 192 units.

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Specifications
Alpha Jet SAAB 105
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Combat Aircraft Military Training Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault/Dornier Saab
First flight 26 October 1973 29 June 1963
Year introduced 1978 1967
Number produced 480 units 192 units
Average unit price $8 million --
Wing area 17.5 m² 16.3 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 9.5 m
Height 4.2 m 2.7 m
Length 13.2 m 10.8 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 970 km/h
Operational range 2,940 km 2,300 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 4,635 kg
Empty weight 3,515 kg 2,849 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 2 x 1,293 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alpha Jet or SAAB 105?
The Alpha Jet is faster with a maximum speed of 1,000 km/h compared to the SAAB 105's 970 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alpha Jet or SAAB 105?
The Alpha Jet has a longer range at 2,940 km compared to the SAAB 105's 2,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alpha Jet or SAAB 105?
The Alpha Jet has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the SAAB 105's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alpha Jet or SAAB 105?
The Alpha Jet has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 7,500 kg compared to the SAAB 105's 4,635 kg.
Which is larger, the Alpha Jet or SAAB 105?
The Alpha Jet is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the SAAB 105's 10.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Alpha Jet or SAAB 105?
The SAAB 105 entered service first in 1967, 11 years before the Alpha Jet which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alpha Jet or SAAB 105?
The Alpha Jet has been produced in greater numbers with 480 units compared to 192 units of the SAAB 105.