A-5 Vigilante vs DH.110 Sea Vixen
| American supersonic bomber, renowned for Cold War nuclear deterrent role, later adapted for reconnaissance missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | North American |
| First flight | 31 August 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 167 units |
| Average unit price | $10 million |
| British twin-boom, carrier-based fighter, significant in the Cold War era, deployed during Suez Crisis and other Royal Navy operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland |
| First flight | 26 September 1951 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 151 units |
| Average unit price | $1.5 million |
| Wing area | 65.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2123 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,804 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,880 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,615 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,870 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,786 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 60.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1127 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,270 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,205 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,680 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 10,194 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A-5 Vigilante or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The A-5 Vigilante is faster with a maximum speed of 2,123 km/h compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 996 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-5 Vigilante or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The A-5 Vigilante has a longer range at 1,804 km compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 1,270 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-5 Vigilante or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The A-5 Vigilante has a higher service ceiling at 15,880 meters (52,099 ft) compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-5 Vigilante or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The A-5 Vigilante has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,615 kg compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 21,205 kg.
Which is larger, the A-5 Vigilante or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The A-5 Vigilante is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 16.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-5 Vigilante or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The A-5 Vigilante is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the A-5 Vigilante or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen entered service first in 1959, 2 years before the A-5 Vigilante which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-5 Vigilante or DH.110 Sea Vixen?
The A-5 Vigilante has been produced in greater numbers with 167 units compared to 151 units of the DH.110 Sea Vixen.