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Atlas Cheetah vs F-5E Tiger II

Atlas Cheetah vs F-5E Tiger II at a glance — top speed 2,338 vs 1,700 km/h, range 2,600 vs 3,723 km, max takeoff weight 16,500 vs 11,187 kg, built 38 vs 1,399 units.

Atlas Cheetah combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇿🇦 Atlas Cheetah
Northrop F-5E Tiger II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-5E Tiger II
Specifications
Atlas Cheetah F-5E Tiger II
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Atlas Northrop
First flight 16 July 1986 11 August 1972
Year introduced 1986 1976
Number produced 38 units 1399 units
Average unit price -- $2.1 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 17.3 m²
Wingspan 8.2 m 8.1 m
Height 4.6 m 4.1 m
Length 15.7 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 2338 km/h 1700 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 3,723 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 15,789 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg 11,187 kg
Empty weight 7,400 kg 4,349 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 3,176 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Atlas Cheetah or F-5E Tiger II?
The Atlas Cheetah is faster with a maximum speed of 2,338 km/h compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 638 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Atlas Cheetah or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II has a longer range at 3,723 km compared to the Atlas Cheetah's 2,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the Atlas Cheetah or F-5E Tiger II?
The Atlas Cheetah has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 15,789 meters (51,801 ft).
Which is heavier, the Atlas Cheetah or F-5E Tiger II?
The Atlas Cheetah has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 11,187 kg.
Which is larger, the Atlas Cheetah or F-5E Tiger II?
The Atlas Cheetah is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 14.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Atlas Cheetah or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II entered service first in 1976, 10 years before the Atlas Cheetah which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Atlas Cheetah or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,399 units compared to 38 units of the Atlas Cheetah.