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HF-24 Marut vs Tejas

HF-24 Marut vs Tejas at a glance — top speed 1,112 vs 2,220 km/h, range 396 vs 3,000 km, max takeoff weight 10,908 vs 13,500 kg, built 147 vs 38 units.

HAL HF-24 Marut combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 HF-24 Marut
HAL Tejas combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Tejas
Specifications
HF-24 Marut Tejas
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇳 India
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL HAL
First flight 17 June 1961 4 January 2001
Year introduced 1967 2015
Number produced 147 units 38 units
Average unit price -- $26 million
Wing area 28.0 m² 38.4 m²
Wingspan 9.0 m 8.2 m
Height 3.6 m 4.4 m
Length 15.9 m 13.2 m
Maximum speed 1112 km/h 2220 km/h
Operational range 396 km 3,000 km
Service ceiling -- m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,908 kg 13,500 kg
Empty weight 6,195 kg 6,560 kg
Total thrust 2 x 22 kN 1 x 8,600 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the HF-24 Marut or Tejas?
The Tejas is faster with a maximum speed of 2,220 km/h compared to the HF-24 Marut's 1,112 km/h, a difference of 1,108 km/h.
Which has longer range, the HF-24 Marut or Tejas?
The Tejas has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the HF-24 Marut's 396 km.
Which can fly higher, the HF-24 Marut or Tejas?
The Tejas has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the HF-24 Marut's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the HF-24 Marut or Tejas?
The Tejas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,500 kg compared to the HF-24 Marut's 10,908 kg.
Which is larger, the HF-24 Marut or Tejas?
The HF-24 Marut is longer at 15.9 meters compared to the Tejas's 13.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the HF-24 Marut or Tejas?
The HF-24 Marut entered service first in 1967, 48 years before the Tejas which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the HF-24 Marut or Tejas?
The HF-24 Marut has been produced in greater numbers with 147 units compared to 38 units of the Tejas.