Alphajet vs AMX

Overview

The Alphajet and the AMX are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault-Bréguet/Dornier and Alenia/Aermacchi/Embraer respectively.

Top speed is 1,000 km/h for the Alphajet vs 1,160 km/h for the AMX. The Alphajet has an operational range of 1,095 km vs 550 km for the AMX. The Alphajet operates at altitudes up to 14,630 m compared to 13,000 m for the AMX.

The Alphajet has been produced in 480 units vs 200 for the AMX. Unit cost is $8M for the Alphajet vs $13M for the AMX. The Alphajet first flew 11 years before the AMX (1973 vs 1984).

French-German trainer jet, known for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) pilot training, used particularly from late 1970s onward.
Dassault-Bréguet/Dornier Alphajet Combat profile drawing
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

AMX

Italian-Brazilian ground-attack aircraft, notable for its deployments during the Kosovo War and ongoing use in the Brazilian Air Force.
Alenia/Aermacchi/Embraer AMX Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Alenia/Aermacchi/Embraer
First flight 15 May 1984
Year introduced 1989
Number produced 200 units
Average unit price $13 million
Wing area 17.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.1 m â—‰
Height 4.2 m â—‰
Length 13.2 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1000 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,095 km â—‰
Service ceiling 14,630 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,515 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,350 kgf â—‰

AMX

Wing area 68.9 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.8 m â—‰
Height 4.6 m â—‰
Length 13.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1160 km/h â—‰
Operational range 550 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,730 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 5,003 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alphajet or AMX?
The AMX is faster with a maximum speed of 1,160 km/h compared to the Alphajet's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 160 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alphajet or AMX?
The Alphajet has a longer range at 1,095 km compared to the AMX's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alphajet or AMX?
The Alphajet has a higher service ceiling at 14,630 meters (47,998 ft) compared to the AMX's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alphajet or AMX?
The AMX has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Alphajet's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Alphajet or AMX?
The AMX is longer at 13.6 meters compared to the Alphajet's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alphajet or AMX?
The AMX is more expensive at approximately $13 million per unit compared to the Alphajet at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Alphajet or AMX?
The Alphajet entered service first in 1978, 11 years before the AMX which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alphajet or AMX?
The Alphajet has been produced in greater numbers with 480 units compared to 200 units of the AMX.