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HF-24 Marut vs Jaguar

HF-24 Marut vs Jaguar at a glance — top speed 1,112 vs 1,699 km/h, range 396 vs 1,902 km, max takeoff weight 10,908 vs 15,700 kg, built 147 vs 573 units.

HAL HF-24 Marut combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HF-24 Marut
SEPECAT Jaguar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇬🇧 Jaguar
Specifications
HF-24 Marut Jaguar
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇫🇷 France🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL SEPECAT
First flight 17 June 1961 8 September 1968
Year introduced 1967 1972
Number produced 147 units 573 units
Average unit price -- $8 million
Wing area 28.0 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 8.7 m
Height 3.6 m 4.9 m
Length 15.9 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 1112 km/h 1699 km/h
Operational range 396 km 1,902 km
Service ceiling -- m 14,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,908 kg 15,700 kg
Empty weight 6,195 kg 7,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 22 kN 2 x 6,000 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HF-24 Marut or Jaguar?
The Jaguar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,699 km/h compared to the HF-24 Marut's 1,112 km/h, a difference of 587 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HF-24 Marut or Jaguar?
The Jaguar has a longer range at 1,902 km compared to the HF-24 Marut's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the HF-24 Marut or Jaguar?
The Jaguar has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the HF-24 Marut's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the HF-24 Marut or Jaguar?
The Jaguar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,700 kg compared to the HF-24 Marut's 10,908 kg.
Which is larger, the HF-24 Marut or Jaguar?
The HF-24 Marut is longer at 15.9 meters compared to the Jaguar's 15.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the HF-24 Marut or Jaguar?
The HF-24 Marut entered service first in 1967, 5 years before the Jaguar which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HF-24 Marut or Jaguar?
The Jaguar has been produced in greater numbers with 573 units compared to 147 units of the HF-24 Marut.