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AMX vs Jaguar

AMX vs Jaguar at a glance — top speed 1,160 vs 1,699 km/h, range 3,336 vs 1,902 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 15,700 kg, built 200 vs 573 units.

AMX combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷🇮🇹 AMX
SEPECAT Jaguar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇬🇧 Jaguar
Specifications
AMX Jaguar
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer AMX International SEPECAT
First flight 15 May 1984 8 September 1968
Year introduced 1989 1972
Number produced 200 units 573 units
Average unit price $13 million $8 million
Wing area 68.9 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 8.8 m 8.7 m
Height 4.6 m 4.9 m
Length 13.6 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 1160 km/h 1699 km/h
Operational range 3,336 km 1,902 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 14,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 15,700 kg
Empty weight 6,730 kg 7,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 5,003 kgf 2 x 6,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX or Jaguar?
The Jaguar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,699 km/h compared to the AMX's 1,160 km/h, a difference of 539 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AMX or Jaguar?
The AMX has a longer range at 3,336 km compared to the Jaguar's 1,902 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 $8.0 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.