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Alpha Jet vs Su-7 Fitter

Alpha Jet vs Su-7 Fitter at a glance — top speed 1,000 vs 2,150 km/h, range 2,940 vs 1,650 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 15,210 kg, built 480 vs 1,847 units.

Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Alpha Jet Su-7 Fitter
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault/Dornier Sukhoi
First flight 26 October 1973 7 September 1955
Year introduced 1979 1959
Number produced 480 units 1847 units
Average unit price $8 million $3 million
Wing area 17.5 m² 34.0 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 9.3 m
Height 4.2 m 5.0 m
Length 13.2 m 16.6 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 2150 km/h
Operational range 2,940 km 1,650 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 17,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 15,210 kg
Empty weight 3,515 kg 8,937 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,350 kgf 1 x 9,596 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alpha Jet or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter is faster with a maximum speed of 2,150 km/h compared to the Alpha Jet's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 1,150 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alpha Jet or Su-7 Fitter?
The Alpha Jet has a longer range at 2,940 km compared to the Su-7 Fitter's 1,650 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alpha Jet or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has a higher service ceiling at 17,600 meters (57,742 ft) compared to the Alpha Jet's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alpha Jet or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,210 kg compared to the Alpha Jet's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Alpha Jet or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter is longer at 16.6 meters compared to the Alpha Jet's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alpha Jet or Su-7 Fitter?
The Alpha Jet is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the Su-7 Fitter at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Alpha Jet or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter entered service first in 1959, 20 years before the Alpha Jet which entered service in 1979.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alpha Jet or Su-7 Fitter?
The Su-7 Fitter has been produced in greater numbers with 1,847 units compared to 480 units of the Alpha Jet.