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Calidus B250 vs Tejas

Calidus B250 vs Tejas at a glance — top speed 557 vs 2,220 km/h, range 2,400 vs 3,000 km, built 2 vs 38 units.

Calidus B250 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇹🇷 Calidus B250
HAL Tejas combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Tejas
Specifications
Calidus B250 Tejas
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇮🇳 India
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Calidus HAL
First flight 1 July 2017 4 January 2001
Year introduced 2018 2015
Number produced 2 units 38 units
Average unit price $25 million $26 million
Wing area -- m² 38.4 m²
Wingspan 12.1 m 8.2 m
Height -- m 4.4 m
Length -- m 13.2 m
Maximum speed 557 km/h 2220 km/h
Operational range 2,400 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 9,000 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 13,500 kg
Empty weight -- kg 6,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,193 kW 1 x 8,600 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Calidus B250 or Tejas?
The Tejas is faster with a maximum speed of 2,220 km/h compared to the Calidus B250's 557 km/h, a difference of 1,663 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Calidus B250 or Tejas?
The Tejas has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the Calidus B250's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Calidus B250 or Tejas?
The Tejas has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Calidus B250's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the Calidus B250 or Tejas?
The Tejas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,500 kg compared to the Calidus B250's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Calidus B250 or Tejas?
The Tejas is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the Calidus B250's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Calidus B250 or Tejas?
The Tejas is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the Calidus B250 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the Calidus B250 or Tejas?
The Tejas entered service first in 2015, 3 years before the Calidus B250 which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Calidus B250 or Tejas?
The Tejas has been produced in greater numbers with 38 units compared to 2 units of the Calidus B250.