Lightning vs SO 4050 Vautour
| British interceptor aircraft, recognized for Cold War era service, extensively deployed for high speed, high altitude defensive roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | English Electric |
| First flight | 4 August 1954 |
| Year introduced | 1960 |
| Number produced | 337 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| French jet-powered multirole aircraft, developed in the 1950s, utilized in combat operations during the Six-Day War by Israel. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Sud Aviation |
| First flight | 16 October 1952 |
| Year introduced | 1956 |
| Number produced | 149 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wing area | 44.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2414 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,367 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,459 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,752 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,092 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,368 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 45.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1106 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,200 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,200 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 10,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 7,400 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Lightning or SO 4050 Vautour?
The Lightning is faster with a maximum speed of 2,414 km/h compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 1,106 km/h, a difference of 1,308 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Lightning or SO 4050 Vautour?
The Lightning has a longer range at 1,367 km compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 1,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Lightning or SO 4050 Vautour?
The Lightning has a higher service ceiling at 16,459 meters (53,999 ft) compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 15,200 meters (49,868 ft).
Which is heavier, the Lightning or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,000 kg compared to the Lightning's 20,752 kg.
Which is larger, the Lightning or SO 4050 Vautour?
The Lightning is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the SO 4050 Vautour's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Lightning or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour is more expensive at approximately $2.0 million per unit compared to the Lightning at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Lightning or SO 4050 Vautour?
The SO 4050 Vautour entered service first in 1956, 4 years before the Lightning which entered service in 1960.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Lightning or SO 4050 Vautour?
The Lightning has been produced in greater numbers with 337 units compared to 149 units of the SO 4050 Vautour.