A-5 Vigilante vs DH.110 Sea Vixen

Overview

The A-5 Vigilante and the DH.110 Sea Vixen are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and De Havilland respectively.

Top speed is 2,123 km/h for the A-5 Vigilante vs 1,127 km/h for the DH.110 Sea Vixen. The A-5 Vigilante has an operational range of 1,804 km vs 1,270 km for the DH.110 Sea Vixen. The A-5 Vigilante operates at altitudes up to 15,880 m compared to 15,000 m for the DH.110 Sea Vixen.

The A-5 Vigilante has been produced in 167 units vs 151 for the DH.110 Sea Vixen. Unit cost is $10M for the A-5 Vigilante vs $1.5M for the DH.110 Sea Vixen. The DH.110 Sea Vixen first flew 7 years before the A-5 Vigilante (1951 vs 1958).

American supersonic bomber, renowned for Cold War nuclear deterrent role, later adapted for reconnaissance missions.
North American A-5 Vigilante Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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.
De Havilland DH.110 Sea Vixen Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ 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 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 16.2 m β—‰
Height 5.9 m β—‰
Length 23.3 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2123 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,804 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,880 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 28,615 kg β—‰
Empty weight 14,870 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,893 kgf β—‰
Wing area 60.2 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 15.5 m β—‰
Height 3.3 m β—‰
Length 16.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1127 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,270 km β—‰
Service ceiling 15,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 21,205 kg β—‰
Empty weight 12,680 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 5,097 kgf β—‰

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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.