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F-5E Tiger II vs Azarakhsh

F-5E Tiger II vs Azarakhsh at a glance — built 1,399 vs 6 units.

Northrop F-5E Tiger II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-5E Tiger II
HESA Azarakhsh combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Azarakhsh
Specifications
F-5E Tiger II Azarakhsh
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop HESA
First flight 11 August 1972 1 April 1997
Year introduced 1976 2001
Number produced 1399 units 6 units
Average unit price $2.1 million --
Wing area 17.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 8.1 m -- m
Height 4.1 m -- m
Length 14.5 m -- m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h -- km/h
Operational range 3,723 km -- km
Service ceiling 15,789 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 11,187 kg -- kg
Empty weight 4,349 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,176 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-5E Tiger II or Azarakhsh?
The F-5E Tiger II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,700 km/h compared to the Azarakhsh's 0 km/h, a difference of 1,700 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-5E Tiger II or Azarakhsh?
The F-5E Tiger II has a longer range at 3,723 km compared to the Azarakhsh's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-5E Tiger II or Azarakhsh?
The F-5E Tiger II has a higher service ceiling at 15,789 meters (51,801 ft) compared to the Azarakhsh's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-5E Tiger II or Azarakhsh?
The F-5E Tiger II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,187 kg compared to the Azarakhsh's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the F-5E Tiger II or Azarakhsh?
The F-5E Tiger II is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the Azarakhsh's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-5E Tiger II or Azarakhsh?
The F-5E Tiger II entered service first in 1976, 25 years before the Azarakhsh which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-5E Tiger II or Azarakhsh?
The F-5E Tiger II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,399 units compared to 6 units of the Azarakhsh.