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AMX vs Tejas

AMX vs Tejas at a glance — top speed 1,160 vs 2,220 km/h, range 3,336 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 13,500 kg, built 200 vs 38 units.

AMX combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷🇮🇹 AMX
HAL Tejas combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Tejas
Specifications
AMX Tejas
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil🇮🇹 Italy 🇮🇳 India
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer AMX International HAL
First flight 15 May 1984 4 January 2001
Year introduced 1989 2015
Number produced 200 units 38 units
Average unit price $13 million $26 million
Wing area 68.9 m² 38.4 m²
Wingspan 8.8 m 8.2 m
Height 4.6 m 4.4 m
Length 13.6 m 13.2 m
Maximum speed 1160 km/h 2220 km/h
Operational range 3,336 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 13,500 kg
Empty weight 6,730 kg 6,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 5,003 kgf 1 x 8,600 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMX or Tejas?
The Tejas is faster with a maximum speed of 2,220 km/h compared to the AMX's 1,160 km/h, a difference of 1,060 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AMX or Tejas?
The AMX has a longer range at 3,336 km compared to the Tejas's 3,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the AMX or Tejas?
The Tejas has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the AMX's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the AMX or Tejas?
The Tejas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,500 kg compared to the AMX's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AMX or Tejas?
The AMX is longer at 13.6 meters compared to the Tejas's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AMX or Tejas?
The Tejas is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the AMX at $13 million.
Which entered service first, the AMX or Tejas?
The AMX entered service first in 1989, 26 years before the Tejas which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX or Tejas?
The AMX has been produced in greater numbers with 200 units compared to 38 units of the Tejas.