Étendard IVM vs Jaguar

Overview

The Étendard IVM and the Jaguar are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault and SEPECAT respectively.

Top speed is 1,099 km/h for the Étendard IVM vs 1,593 km/h for the Jaguar. The Étendard IVM has an operational range of 3,300 km vs 815 km for the Jaguar. The Étendard IVM operates at altitudes up to 15,500 m compared to 14,000 m for the Jaguar.

The Étendard IVM has been produced in 90 units vs 573 for the Jaguar. The Étendard IVM first flew 12 years before the Jaguar (1956 vs 1968).

French carrier-borne transonic strike fighter, developed in the 1950s and operated by the French Navy from the 1960s until the late 20th century.
Dassault Étendard IVM Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault
First flight 24 July 1956
Year introduced 1962
Number produced 90 units
Average unit price --
British-French strike aircraft, developed during the Cold War, extensively deployed in multiple conflicts, including Iraq and Kosovo wars.
SEPECAT Jaguar Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer SEPECAT
First flight 8 September 1968
Year introduced 1972
Number produced 573 units
Average unit price $10 million
Wing area 28.4 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m
Height 3.9 m
Length 14.4 m
Maximum speed 1099 km/h
Operational range 3,300 km
Service ceiling 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,200 kg
Empty weight 5,897 kg
Total thrust 1 x 43 kN
Wing area 24.0 m²
Wingspan 8.7 m
Height 4.9 m
Length 15.5 m
Maximum speed 1593 km/h
Operational range 815 km
Service ceiling 14,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,700 kg
Empty weight 7,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,000 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Étendard IVM or Jaguar?
The Jaguar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,593 km/h compared to the Étendard IVM's 1,099 km/h, a difference of 494 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Étendard IVM or Jaguar?
The Étendard IVM has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the Jaguar's 815 km.
Which can fly higher, the Étendard IVM or Jaguar?
The Étendard IVM has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the Jaguar's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the Étendard IVM or Jaguar?
The Jaguar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,700 kg compared to the Étendard IVM's 10,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Étendard IVM or Jaguar?
The Jaguar is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the Étendard IVM's 14.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Étendard IVM or Jaguar?
The Étendard IVM entered service first in 1962, 10 years before the Jaguar which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Étendard IVM or Jaguar?
The Jaguar has been produced in greater numbers with 573 units compared to 90 units of the Étendard IVM.