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Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs Jaguar

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Specifications
Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 Jaguar
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇫🇷 France🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mitsubishi SEPECAT
First flight 20 July 1971 8 September 1968
Year introduced 1977 1972
Number produced 77 units 573 units
Average unit price $22 million $10 million
Wing area 21.0 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 7.9 m 8.7 m
Height 4.4 m 4.9 m
Length 17.9 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 1699 km/h
Operational range 2,870 km 1,902 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 14,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,800 kg 15,700 kg
Empty weight 6,197 kg 7,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,272 kgf 2 x 6,000 kgf
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Overview

The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 and the Jaguar are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mitsubishi and SEPECAT respectively.

Top speed is 1,700 km/h for the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs 1,699 km/h for the Jaguar. The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has an operational range of 2,870 km vs 1,902 km for the Jaguar. The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 operates at altitudes up to 15,240 m compared to 14,000 m for the Jaguar.

The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has been produced in 77 units vs 573 for the Jaguar. Unit cost is $22M for the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs $10M for the Jaguar. The Jaguar first flew 3 years before the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 (1968 vs 1971).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Jaguar?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,700 km/h compared to the Jaguar's 1,699 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Jaguar?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has a longer range at 2,870 km compared to the Jaguar's 1,902 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Jaguar?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Jaguar's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Jaguar?
The Jaguar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,700 kg compared to the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2's 12,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Jaguar?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is longer at 17.9 meters compared to the Jaguar's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Jaguar?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the Jaguar at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or Jaguar?
The Jaguar entered service first in 1972, 5 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 Jaguar?
The Jaguar has been produced in greater numbers with 573 units compared to 77 units of the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2.