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F-5E Tiger II vs Nesher

F-5E Tiger II vs Nesher at a glance — top speed 1,700 vs 2,573 km/h, range 3,723 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 11,187 vs 13,500 kg, built 1,399 vs 61 units.

Northrop F-5E Tiger II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-5E Tiger II
IAI Nesher combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Nesher
Specifications
F-5E Tiger II Nesher
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop IAI
First flight 11 August 1972 1 September 1969
Year introduced 1976 1971
Number produced 1399 units 61 units
Average unit price $2.1 million --
Wing area 17.3 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 8.1 m 8.2 m
Height 4.1 m 4.3 m
Length 14.5 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 2573 km/h
Operational range 3,723 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 15,789 m 17,680 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,187 kg 13,500 kg
Empty weight 4,349 kg 6,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,176 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-5E Tiger II or Nesher?
The Nesher is faster with a maximum speed of 2,573 km/h compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 873 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-5E Tiger II or Nesher?
The F-5E Tiger II has a longer range at 3,723 km compared to the Nesher's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-5E Tiger II or Nesher?
The Nesher has a higher service ceiling at 17,680 meters (58,005 ft) compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 15,789 meters (51,801 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-5E Tiger II or Nesher?
The Nesher has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,500 kg compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 11,187 kg.
Which is larger, the F-5E Tiger II or Nesher?
The Nesher is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 14.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-5E Tiger II or Nesher?
The Nesher entered service first in 1971, 5 years before the F-5E Tiger II which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-5E Tiger II or Nesher?
The F-5E Tiger II has been produced in greater numbers with 1,399 units compared to 61 units of the Nesher.