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F-5E Tiger II vs Saeqeh

Northrop F-5E Tiger II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-5E Tiger II
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Specifications
F-5E Tiger II Saeqeh
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇷 Iran
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop HESA
First flight 11 August 1972 1 July 2004
Year introduced 1976 2007
Number produced 1399 units 6 units
Average unit price $3 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 891 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 15,789 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 11,187 kg -- kg
Empty weight 4,349 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf 0
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Overview

The F-5E Tiger II and the Saeqeh are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Northrop and HESA respectively.

The F-5E Tiger II has an operational range of 891 km vs 3,000 km for the Saeqeh.

The F-5E Tiger II has been produced in 1,399 units vs 6 for the Saeqeh. The F-5E Tiger II first flew 32 years before the Saeqeh (1972 vs 2004).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-5E Tiger II or Saeqeh?
The F-5E Tiger II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,700 km/h compared to the Saeqeh's 0 km/h, a difference of 1,700 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-5E Tiger II or Saeqeh?
The Saeqeh has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 891 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-5E Tiger II or Saeqeh?
The F-5E Tiger II has a higher service ceiling at 15,789 meters (51,801 ft) compared to the Saeqeh's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-5E Tiger II or Saeqeh?
The F-5E Tiger II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,187 kg compared to the Saeqeh's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the F-5E Tiger II or Saeqeh?
The F-5E Tiger II is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the Saeqeh's 0.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-5E Tiger II or Saeqeh?
The F-5E Tiger II entered service first in 1976, 31 years before the Saeqeh which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-5E Tiger II or Saeqeh?
The F-5E Tiger II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,399 units compared to 6 units of the Saeqeh.