Alphajet vs Tejas
The Alphajet and the Tejas are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault-Bréguet/Dornier and HAL respectively. The Tejas reaches 2,220 km/h — 2.2x the Alphajet's 1,000 km/h. The Alphajet has an operational range of 1,095 km vs 739 km for the Tejas. The Tejas operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 14,630 m for the Alphajet. The Alphajet has been produced in 480 units vs 38 for the Tejas. Unit cost is $8M for the Alphajet vs $26M for the Tejas. The Alphajet first flew 28 years before the Tejas (1973 vs 2001).
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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 |
| Indian multirole light fighter, developed in the late 20th century, used primarily by the Indian Air Force and Navy. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇳 India |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | HAL |
| First flight | 4 January 2001 |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Number produced | 38 units |
| Average unit price | $26 million |
| Wing area | 17.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,095 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,630 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,515 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,350 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 38.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2220 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 739 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,560 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 8,600 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Alphajet or Tejas?
The Tejas is faster with a maximum speed of 2,220 km/h compared to the Alphajet's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 1,220 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alphajet or Tejas?
The Alphajet has a longer range at 1,095 km compared to the Tejas's 739 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alphajet or Tejas?
The Tejas has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Alphajet's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alphajet or Tejas?
The Tejas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,500 kg compared to the Alphajet's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Alphajet or Tejas?
The Alphajet is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the Tejas's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alphajet or Tejas?
The Tejas is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the Alphajet at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Alphajet or Tejas?
The Alphajet entered service first in 1978, 37 years before the Tejas which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alphajet or Tejas?
The Alphajet has been produced in greater numbers with 480 units compared to 38 units of the Tejas.