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AMCA vs Tejas

HAL AMCA combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 AMCA
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🇮🇳 Tejas
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Specifications
AMCA Tejas
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇳 India
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL HAL
First flight -- 4 January 2001
Year introduced -- 2015
Number produced N/A 38 units
Average unit price -- $26 million
Wing area 55.0 m² 38.4 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 8.2 m
Height 4.5 m 4.4 m
Length 18.0 m 13.2 m
Maximum speed 1912 km/h 2220 km/h
Operational range 3,240 km 739 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,000 kg 13,500 kg
Empty weight 12,000 kg 6,560 kg
Total thrust 0 1 x 8,600 kgf
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Overview

The AMCA and the Tejas are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by HAL and HAL respectively.

Top speed is 1,912 km/h for the AMCA vs 2,220 km/h for the Tejas. The AMCA has an operational range of 3,240 km vs 739 km for the Tejas. The AMCA operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 16,000 m for the Tejas. At 27,000 kg MTOW, the AMCA is 2.0x the Tejas's 13,500 kg.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMCA or Tejas?
The Tejas is faster with a maximum speed of 2,220 km/h compared to the AMCA's 1,912 km/h, a difference of 308 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AMCA or Tejas?
The AMCA has a longer range at 3,240 km compared to the Tejas's 739 km.
Which can fly higher, the AMCA or Tejas?
The AMCA has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the Tejas's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the AMCA or Tejas?
The AMCA has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 27,000 kg compared to the Tejas's 13,500 kg.
Which is larger, the AMCA or Tejas?
The AMCA is longer at 18.0 meters compared to the Tejas's 13.2 meters.