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Ajeet vs Tejas

Ajeet vs Tejas at a glance — top speed 1,152 vs 2,220 km/h, range 172 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 4,173 vs 13,500 kg, built 89 vs 38 units.

HAL Ajeet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Ajeet
HAL Tejas combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Tejas
Specifications
Ajeet Tejas
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇳 India
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL HAL
First flight 6 March 1975 4 January 2001
Year introduced 1977 2015
Number produced 89 units 38 units
Average unit price -- $26 million
Wing area 12.7 m² 38.4 m²
Wingspan 6.7 m 8.2 m
Height 2.5 m 4.4 m
Length 9.0 m 13.2 m
Maximum speed 1152 km/h 2220 km/h
Operational range 172 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling 13,720 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 4,173 kg 13,500 kg
Empty weight 2,307 kg 6,560 kg
Total thrust 1 x 20 kN 1 x 8,600 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Ajeet or Tejas?
The Tejas is faster with a maximum speed of 2,220 km/h compared to the Ajeet's 1,152 km/h, a difference of 1,068 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Ajeet or Tejas?
The Tejas has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the Ajeet's 172 km.
Which can fly higher, the Ajeet or Tejas?
The Tejas has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Ajeet's 13,720 meters (45,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the Ajeet or Tejas?
The Tejas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,500 kg compared to the Ajeet's 4,173 kg.
Which is larger, the Ajeet or Tejas?
The Tejas is longer at 13.2 meters compared to the Ajeet's 9.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Ajeet or Tejas?
The Ajeet entered service first in 1977, 38 years before the Tejas which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Ajeet or Tejas?
The Ajeet has been produced in greater numbers with 89 units compared to 38 units of the Tejas.