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BAE Tempest vs Typhoon

BAE Tempest combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧🇮🇹🇯🇵 BAE Tempest
Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇪🇸🇬🇧🇮🇹 Typhoon
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Specifications
BAE Tempest Typhoon
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy🇯🇵 Japan 🇩🇪 Germany🇪🇸 Spain🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer BAE/Leonardo/MHI Eurofighter
First flight -- 27 March 1994
Year introduced -- 2003
Number produced N/A 589 units
Average unit price -- $90 million
Wing area -- m² 51.2 m²
Wingspan -- m 11.0 m
Height -- m 5.3 m
Length -- m 16.0 m
Maximum speed -- km/h 2495 km/h
Operational range -- km 2,900 km
Service ceiling -- m 16,765 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight -- kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 0 2 x 6,116 kgf
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The BAE Tempest and the Typhoon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by BAE/Leonardo/MHI and Eurofighter respectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BAE Tempest or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,495 km/h compared to the BAE Tempest's 0 km/h, a difference of 2,495 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BAE Tempest or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a longer range at 2,900 km compared to the BAE Tempest's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the BAE Tempest or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a higher service ceiling at 16,765 meters (55,003 ft) compared to the BAE Tempest's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the BAE Tempest or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the BAE Tempest's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the BAE Tempest or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the BAE Tempest's 0.0 meters.