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| American light fighter of Cold War era, notable for worldwide deployment, used extensively in Vietnam and various regional conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Northrop |
| First flight | 30 July 1959 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 1204 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| French jet fighter-bomber, notable for its role in multiple conflicts globally since the 1960s, including the Six-Day War. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 17 November 1956 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 1422 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
| Wing area | 17.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1700 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 15,789 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,187 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 4,349 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,588 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2350 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,400 km |
| Service ceiling | 17,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 12,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,740 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,300 kgf â—‰ |
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