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AMX vs F-5E Tiger II

AMX vs F-5E Tiger II at a glance — top speed 1,160 vs 1,700 km/h, range 3,336 vs 3,723 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 11,187 kg, built 200 vs 1,399 units.

AMX combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷🇮🇹 AMX
Northrop F-5E Tiger II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-5E Tiger II
Specifications
AMX F-5E Tiger II
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer AMX International Northrop
First flight 15 May 1984 11 August 1972
Year introduced 1989 1976
Number produced 200 units 1399 units
Average unit price $13 million $2.1 million
Wing area 68.9 m² 17.3 m²
Wingspan 8.8 m 8.1 m
Height 4.6 m 4.1 m
Length 13.6 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 1160 km/h 1700 km/h
Operational range 3,336 km 3,723 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 15,789 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 11,187 kg
Empty weight 6,730 kg 4,349 kg
Total thrust 1 x 5,003 kgf 2 x 3,176 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,700 km/h compared to the AMX's 1,160 km/h, a difference of 540 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AMX or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II has a longer range at 3,723 km compared to the AMX's 3,336 km.
Which can fly higher, the AMX or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II has a higher service ceiling at 15,789 meters (51,801 ft) compared to the AMX's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the AMX or F-5E Tiger II?
The AMX has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 11,187 kg.
Which is larger, the AMX or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the AMX's 13.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AMX or F-5E Tiger II?
The AMX is more expensive at approximately $13 million per unit compared to the F-5E Tiger II at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the AMX or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II entered service first in 1976, 13 years before the AMX which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,399 units compared to 200 units of the AMX.