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Atlas Cheetah vs HF-24 Marut

Atlas Cheetah vs HF-24 Marut at a glance — top speed 2,338 vs 1,112 km/h, range 2,600 vs 396 km, max takeoff weight 16,500 vs 10,908 kg, built 38 vs 147 units.

Atlas Cheetah combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇿🇦 Atlas CheetahFull specs
HAL HF-24 Marut combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HF-24 MarutFull specs
Specifications
Atlas Cheetah HF-24 Marut
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇮🇳 India
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Atlas HAL
First flight 16 July 1986 17 June 1961
Year introduced 1986 1967
Number produced 38 units 147 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 34.8 m² 28.0 m²
Wingspan 8.2 m 9.0 m
Height 4.6 m 3.6 m
Length 15.7 m 15.9 m
Maximum speed 2338 km/h 1112 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 396 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg 10,908 kg
Empty weight 7,400 kg 6,195 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 22 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Atlas Cheetah or HF-24 Marut?
The Atlas Cheetah is faster with a maximum speed of 2,338 km/h compared to the HF-24 Marut's 1,112 km/h, a difference of 1,226 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Atlas Cheetah or HF-24 Marut?
The Atlas Cheetah has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the HF-24 Marut's 396 km.
Which is heavier, the Atlas Cheetah or HF-24 Marut?
The Atlas Cheetah has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the HF-24 Marut's 10,908 kg.
Which is larger, the Atlas Cheetah or HF-24 Marut?
The HF-24 Marut is longer at 15.9 meters compared to the Atlas Cheetah's 15.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Atlas Cheetah or HF-24 Marut?
The HF-24 Marut entered service first in 1967, 19 years before the Atlas Cheetah which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Atlas Cheetah or HF-24 Marut?
The HF-24 Marut has been produced in greater numbers with 147 units compared to 38 units of the Atlas Cheetah.