F-14 Tomcat vs F-5E Tiger II
Overview
The F-14 Tomcat and the F-5E Tiger II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Northrop respectively.
Top speed is 2,485 km/h for the F-14 Tomcat vs 1,700 km/h for the F-5E Tiger II. The F-14 Tomcat has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 891 km for the F-5E Tiger II. The F-14 Tomcat operates at altitudes up to 17,069 m compared to 15,789 m for the F-5E Tiger II. At 33,724 kg MTOW, the F-14 Tomcat is 3.0x the F-5E Tiger II's 11,187 kg.
The F-14 Tomcat has been produced in 712 units vs 1,399 for the F-5E Tiger II. Unit cost is $38M for the F-14 Tomcat vs $3M for the F-5E Tiger II. The F-14 Tomcat first flew 2 years before the F-5E Tiger II (1970 vs 1972).
| American supersonic, twin-engine fighter jet, dominant during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 21 December 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 712 units |
| Average unit price | $38 million |
| American fighter jet, used in the Cold War era, notable for its worldwide military deployments, including operation Desert Storm. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Northrop |
| First flight | 11 August 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 1399 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
| Wing area | 52.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2485 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,069 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,724 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 18,191 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,204 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 17.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1700 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 891 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,789 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,187 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,349 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,588 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-14 Tomcat or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-14 Tomcat is faster with a maximum speed of 2,485 km/h compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 785 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-14 Tomcat or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-14 Tomcat has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 891 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-14 Tomcat or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-14 Tomcat has a higher service ceiling at 17,069 meters (56,000 ft) compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 15,789 meters (51,801 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-14 Tomcat or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-14 Tomcat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,724 kg compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 11,187 kg.
Which is larger, the F-14 Tomcat or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-14 Tomcat is longer at 19.1 meters compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-14 Tomcat or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-14 Tomcat is more expensive at approximately $38 million per unit compared to the F-5E Tiger II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-14 Tomcat or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-14 Tomcat entered service first in 1972, 4 years before the F-5E Tiger II which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-14 Tomcat or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,399 units compared to 712 units of the F-14 Tomcat.