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Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs F-5E Tiger II

Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2
Northrop F-5E Tiger II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-5E Tiger II
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Specifications
Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 F-5E Tiger II
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Northrop
First flight 20 July 1971 11 August 1972
Year introduced 1977 1976
Number produced 77 units 1399 units
Average unit price $22 million $3 million
Wing area 21.0 m² 17.3 m²
Wingspan 7.9 m 8.1 m
Height 4.4 m 4.1 m
Length 17.9 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 1700 km/h
Operational range 2,870 km 3,723 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 15,789 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,800 kg 11,187 kg
Empty weight 6,197 kg 4,349 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,272 kgf 2 x 3,176 kgf
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 and the F-5E Tiger II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mitsubishi and Northrop respectively.

Top speed is 1,700 km/h for the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs 1,700 km/h for the F-5E Tiger II. The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has an operational range of 2,870 km vs 3,723 km for the F-5E Tiger II. The F-5E Tiger II operates at altitudes up to 15,789 m compared to 15,240 m for the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2.

The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has been produced in 77 units vs 1,399 for the F-5E Tiger II. Unit cost is $22M for the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs $3M for the F-5E Tiger II. The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 first flew 1 years before the F-5E Tiger II (1971 vs 1972).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,700 km/h compared to the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II has a longer range at 3,723 km compared to the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2's 2,870 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II has a higher service ceiling at 15,789 meters (51,801 ft) compared to the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or F-5E Tiger II?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,800 kg compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 11,187 kg.
Which is larger, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or F-5E Tiger II?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is longer at 17.9 meters compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or F-5E Tiger II?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the F-5E Tiger II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II entered service first in 1976, 1 years before the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,399 units compared to 77 units of the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2.