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Harrier vs Jaguar

Harrier vs Jaguar at a glance — top speed 1,183 vs 1,699 km/h, range 1,500 vs 1,902 km, max takeoff weight 11,500 vs 15,700 kg, built 380 vs 573 units.

British Aerospace Harrier combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Harrier
SEPECAT Jaguar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇬🇧 Jaguar
Specifications
Harrier Jaguar
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇫🇷 France🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace SEPECAT
First flight 28 December 1968 8 September 1968
Year introduced 1969 1972
Number produced 380 units 573 units
Average unit price $24 million $8 million
Wing area 18.7 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 8.7 m
Height 3.5 m 4.9 m
Length 13.9 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 1183 km/h 1699 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 1,902 km
Service ceiling 14,996 m 14,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg 15,700 kg
Empty weight 5,530 kg 7,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 8,618 kgf 2 x 6,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Harrier or Jaguar?
The Jaguar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,699 km/h compared to the Harrier's 1,183 km/h, a difference of 516 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Harrier or Jaguar?
The Jaguar has a longer range at 1,902 km compared to the Harrier's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Harrier or Jaguar?
The Harrier has a higher service ceiling at 14,996 meters (49,199 ft) compared to the Jaguar's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the Harrier or Jaguar?
The Jaguar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,700 kg compared to the Harrier's 11,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Harrier or Jaguar?
The Jaguar is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the Harrier's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Harrier or Jaguar?
The Harrier is more expensive at approximately $24 million per unit compared to the Jaguar at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Harrier or Jaguar?
The Harrier entered service first in 1969, 3 years before the Jaguar which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Harrier or Jaguar?
The Jaguar has been produced in greater numbers with 573 units compared to 380 units of the Harrier.