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Atlas Cheetah vs Jaguar

Atlas Cheetah vs Jaguar at a glance — top speed 2,338 vs 1,699 km/h, range 2,600 vs 1,902 km, max takeoff weight 16,500 vs 15,700 kg, built 38 vs 573 units.

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Specifications
Atlas Cheetah Jaguar
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇫🇷 France🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Atlas SEPECAT
First flight 16 July 1986 8 September 1968
Year introduced 1986 1972
Number produced 38 units 573 units
Average unit price -- $8 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 8.2 m 8.7 m
Height 4.6 m 4.9 m
Length 15.7 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 2338 km/h 1699 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 1,902 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 14,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg 15,700 kg
Empty weight 7,400 kg 7,000 kg
Total thrust -- 2 x 3,629 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Atlas Cheetah or Jaguar?
The Atlas Cheetah is faster with a maximum speed of 2,338 km/h compared to the Jaguar's 1,699 km/h, a difference of 639 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Atlas Cheetah or Jaguar?
The Atlas Cheetah has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the Jaguar's 1,902 km.
Which can fly higher, the Atlas Cheetah or Jaguar?
The Atlas Cheetah has a higher service ceiling at 17,000 meters (55,774 ft) compared to the Jaguar's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the Atlas Cheetah or Jaguar?
The Atlas Cheetah has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the Jaguar's 15,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Atlas Cheetah or Jaguar?
The Atlas Cheetah is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the Jaguar's 15.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Atlas Cheetah or Jaguar?
The Jaguar entered service first in 1972, 14 years before the Atlas Cheetah which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Atlas Cheetah or Jaguar?
The Jaguar has been produced in greater numbers with 573 units compared to 38 units of the Atlas Cheetah.