DH.110 Sea Vixen vs Super Etendard
The DH.110 Sea Vixen and the Super Etendard are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by De Havilland and Dassault-Bréguet respectively. Top speed is 1,127 km/h for the DH.110 Sea Vixen vs 1,180 km/h for the Super Etendard. The DH.110 Sea Vixen has an operational range of 1,270 km vs 1,820 km for the Super Etendard. The DH.110 Sea Vixen operates at altitudes up to 15,000 m compared to 13,700 m for the Super Etendard. The DH.110 Sea Vixen has been produced in 151 units vs 85 for the Super Etendard. Unit cost is $1.5M for the DH.110 Sea Vixen vs $13M for the Super Etendard. The DH.110 Sea Vixen first flew 23 years before the Super Etendard (1951 vs 1974).
| 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 |
| French carrier-based strike fighter, key in Argentina's Falklands War operations, also deployed in Iraq and Kosovo conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault-Bréguet |
| First flight | 28 October 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 85 units |
| Average unit price | $13 million |
| Wing area | 60.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1127 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,270 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,205 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,680 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,097 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 28.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1180 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,820 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,700 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,995 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or Super Etendard?
The Super Etendard is faster with a maximum speed of 1,180 km/h compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 1,127 km/h, a difference of 53 km/h.
Which has longer range, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or Super Etendard?
The Super Etendard has a longer range at 1,820 km compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen's 1,270 km.
Which can fly higher, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or Super Etendard?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the Super Etendard's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or Super Etendard?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,205 kg compared to the Super Etendard's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or Super Etendard?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen is longer at 16.9 meters compared to the Super Etendard's 14.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or Super Etendard?
The Super Etendard is more expensive at approximately $13 million per unit compared to the DH.110 Sea Vixen at $1.5 million.
Which entered service first, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or Super Etendard?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen entered service first in 1959, 19 years before the Super Etendard which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the DH.110 Sea Vixen or Super Etendard?
The DH.110 Sea Vixen has been produced in greater numbers with 151 units compared to 85 units of the Super Etendard.