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AMX vs F-5E Tiger II

AMX combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷🇮🇹 AMX
Northrop F-5E Tiger II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-5E Tiger II
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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 $3 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 550 km 891 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 1,588 kgf
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Overview

The AMX and the F-5E Tiger II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by AMX International and Northrop respectively.

Top speed is 1,160 km/h for the AMX vs 1,700 km/h for the F-5E Tiger II. The AMX has an operational range of 550 km vs 891 km for the F-5E Tiger II. The F-5E Tiger II operates at altitudes up to 15,789 m compared to 13,000 m for the AMX.

The AMX has been produced in 200 units vs 1,399 for the F-5E Tiger II. Unit cost is $13M for the AMX vs $3M for the F-5E Tiger II. The F-5E Tiger II first flew 12 years before the AMX (1972 vs 1984).

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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 891 km compared to the AMX's 550 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 $3.0 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.