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Kowsar vs Typhoon

HESA Kowsar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Kowsar
Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇪🇸🇬🇧🇮🇹 Typhoon
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Specifications
Kowsar Typhoon
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇩🇪 Germany🇪🇸 Spain🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer HESA Eurofighter
First flight 1 August 2018 27 March 1994
Year introduced 2018 2003
Number produced 7 units 589 units
Average unit price -- $90 million
Wing area 17.3 m² 51.2 m²
Wingspan 8.1 m 11.0 m
Height 4.1 m 5.3 m
Length 14.5 m 16.0 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 2495 km/h
Operational range 1,100 km 2,900 km
Service ceiling 15,800 m 16,765 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,312 kg 23,500 kg
Empty weight 4,349 kg 11,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8 kN 2 x 6,116 kgf
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Overview

The Kowsar and the Typhoon are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by HESA and Eurofighter respectively.

Top speed is 1,700 km/h for the Kowsar vs 2,495 km/h for the Typhoon. The Kowsar has an operational range of 1,100 km vs 2,900 km for the Typhoon. The Typhoon operates at altitudes up to 16,765 m compared to 15,800 m for the Kowsar. At 23,500 kg MTOW, the Typhoon is 2.5x the Kowsar's 9,312 kg.

The Kowsar has been produced in 7 units vs 589 for the Typhoon. The Typhoon first flew 24 years before the Kowsar (1994 vs 2018).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kowsar or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is faster with a maximum speed of 2,495 km/h compared to the Kowsar's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 795 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kowsar or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a longer range at 2,900 km compared to the Kowsar's 1,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kowsar or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a higher service ceiling at 16,765 meters (55,003 ft) compared to the Kowsar's 15,800 meters (51,837 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kowsar or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,500 kg compared to the Kowsar's 9,312 kg.
Which is larger, the Kowsar or Typhoon?
The Typhoon is longer at 16.0 meters compared to the Kowsar's 14.4 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kowsar or Typhoon?
The Typhoon entered service first in 2003, 15 years before the Kowsar which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kowsar or Typhoon?
The Typhoon has been produced in greater numbers with 589 units compared to 7 units of the Kowsar.