Jaguar vs Super Etendard

Overview

The Jaguar and the Super Etendard are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by SEPECAT and Dassault-Bréguet respectively.

Top speed is 1,593 km/h for the Jaguar vs 1,180 km/h for the Super Etendard. The Jaguar has an operational range of 815 km vs 1,820 km for the Super Etendard. The Jaguar operates at altitudes up to 14,000 m compared to 13,700 m for the Super Etendard.

The Jaguar has been produced in 573 units vs 85 for the Super Etendard. Unit cost is $10M for the Jaguar vs $13M for the Super Etendard. The Jaguar first flew 6 years before the Super Etendard (1968 vs 1974).

British-French strike aircraft, developed during the Cold War, extensively deployed in multiple conflicts, including Iraq and Kosovo wars.
SEPECAT Jaguar Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer SEPECAT
First flight 8 September 1968
Year introduced 1972
Number produced 573 units
Average unit price $10 million
French carrier-based strike fighter, key in Argentina's Falklands War operations, also deployed in Iraq and Kosovo conflicts.
Dassault-Bréguet Super Etendard Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault-Bréguet
First flight 28 October 1974
Year introduced 1978
Number produced 85 units
Average unit price $13 million
Wing area 24.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 8.7 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 15.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1593 km/h â—‰
Operational range 815 km â—‰
Service ceiling 14,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 15,700 kg â—‰
Empty weight 7,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 3,000 kgf â—‰
Wing area 28.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 9.6 m â—‰
Height 3.9 m â—‰
Length 14.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1180 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,820 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,700 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 12,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 6,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 4,995 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Jaguar or Super Etendard?
The Jaguar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,593 km/h compared to the Super Etendard's 1,180 km/h, a difference of 413 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jaguar or Super Etendard?
The Super Etendard has a longer range at 1,820 km compared to the Jaguar's 815 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jaguar or Super Etendard?
The Jaguar has a higher service ceiling at 14,000 meters (45,931 ft) compared to the Super Etendard's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jaguar or Super Etendard?
The Jaguar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,700 kg compared to the Super Etendard's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Jaguar or Super Etendard?
The Jaguar is longer at 15.5 meters compared to the Super Etendard's 14.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Jaguar or Super Etendard?
The Super Etendard is more expensive at approximately $13 million per unit compared to the Jaguar at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the Jaguar or Super Etendard?
The Jaguar entered service first in 1972, 6 years before the Super Etendard which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Jaguar or Super Etendard?
The Jaguar has been produced in greater numbers with 573 units compared to 85 units of the Super Etendard.