AMX vs Jaguar

AMX

Italian-Brazilian ground-attack aircraft, notable for its deployments during the Kosovo War and ongoing use in the Brazilian Air Force.
Picture of AMX
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
British-French strike aircraft, developed during the Cold War, extensively deployed in multiple conflicts, including Iraq and Kosovo wars.
Picture of Jaguar
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer SEPECAT
First flight 8 September 1968
Year introduced 1972
Number produced 573 units
Average unit price $10 million

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—‰
Profile drawing of Alenia/Aermacchi/Embraer AMX
Wing area 24.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.7 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 15.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1593 km/h â—‰
Operational range 815 km â—‰
Service ceiling 14,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 15,700 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,000 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of SEPECAT Jaguar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX or Jaguar?
The Jaguar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,593 km/h compared to the AMX's 1,160 km/h, a difference of 433 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AMX or Jaguar?
The Jaguar has a longer range at 815 km compared to the AMX's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the AMX or Jaguar?
The Jaguar has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the AMX's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the AMX or Jaguar?
The Jaguar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,700 kg compared to the AMX's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AMX or Jaguar?
The Jaguar is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the AMX's 13.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AMX or Jaguar?
The AMX is more expensive at approximately $13 million per unit compared to the Jaguar at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the AMX or Jaguar?
The Jaguar entered service first in 1972, 17 years before the AMX which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX or Jaguar?
The Jaguar has been produced in greater numbers with 573 units compared to 200 units of the AMX.