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J-32 Lansen vs SO 4050 Vautour

J-32 Lansen vs SO 4050 Vautour at a glance — top speed 1,200 vs 1,106 km/h, range 2,000 vs 5,400 km, max takeoff weight 13,500 vs 21,000 kg, built 450 vs 149 units.

Saab J-32 Lansen combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 J-32 Lansen
Sud Aviation SO 4050 Vautour combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 SO 4050 Vautour
Specifications
J-32 Lansen SO 4050 Vautour
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Saab Sud Aviation
First flight 3 November 1952 16 October 1952
Year introduced 1956 1956
Number produced 450 units 149 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 37.4 m² 45.0 m²
Wingspan 13.0 m 15.1 m
Height 4.7 m 4.9 m
Length 14.9 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 1200 km/h 1106 km/h
Operational range 2,000 km 5,400 km
Service ceiling 15,000 m 15,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,500 kg 21,000 kg
Empty weight 7,500 kg 10,000 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,659 kgf 2 x 7,400 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the J-32 Lansen or SO 4050 Vautour?
The J-32 Lansen is faster with a maximum speed of 1,200 km/h compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 1,106 km/h, a difference of 94 km/h.
Which has longer range, the J-32 Lansen or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a longer range at 5,400 km compared to the J-32 Lansen's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the J-32 Lansen or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a higher service ceiling at 15,200 meters (49,868 ft) compared to the J-32 Lansen's 15,000 meters (49,212 ft).
Which is heavier, the J-32 Lansen or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,000 kg compared to the J-32 Lansen's 13,500 kg.
Which is larger, the J-32 Lansen or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour is longer at 15.6 meters compared to the J-32 Lansen's 14.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the J-32 Lansen or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour entered service first in 1956, 0 years before the J-32 Lansen which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the J-32 Lansen or SO 4050 Vautour?
The J-32 Lansen has been produced in greater numbers with 450 units compared to 149 units of the SO 4050 Vautour.