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Mitsubishi F-2 vs Tornado

Mitsubishi F-2 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Mitsubishi F-2
Panavia Tornado combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇬🇧🇮🇹 Tornado
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Specifications
Mitsubishi F-2 Tornado
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇩🇪 Germany🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mitsubishi Panavia
First flight 7 October 1995 14 August 1974
Year introduced 2000 1980
Number produced 98 units 990 units
Average unit price $100 million $35 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 26.6 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 13.9 m
Height 4.7 m 6.0 m
Length 15.5 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 2124 km/h 2420 km/h
Operational range 833 km 3,148 km
Service ceiling 17,983 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,090 kg 28,000 kg
Empty weight 9,525 kg 13,890 kg
Total thrust 1 x 13,381 kgf 2 x 7,831 kgf
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Overview

The Mitsubishi F-2 and the Tornado are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mitsubishi and Panavia respectively.

Top speed is 2,124 km/h for the Mitsubishi F-2 vs 2,420 km/h for the Tornado. The Mitsubishi F-2 has an operational range of 833 km vs 3,148 km for the Tornado. The Mitsubishi F-2 operates at altitudes up to 17,983 m compared to 15,240 m for the Tornado.

The Mitsubishi F-2 has been produced in 98 units vs 990 for the Tornado. Unit cost is $100M for the Mitsubishi F-2 vs $35M for the Tornado. The Tornado first flew 21 years before the Mitsubishi F-2 (1974 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Tornado?
The Tornado is faster with a maximum speed of 2,420 km/h compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 2,124 km/h, a difference of 296 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Tornado?
The Tornado has a longer range at 3,148 km compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 833 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Tornado?
The Mitsubishi F-2 has a higher service ceiling at 17,983 meters (58,999 ft) compared to the Tornado's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Tornado?
The Tornado has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 22,090 kg.
Which is larger, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Tornado?
The Tornado is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the Mitsubishi F-2's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Tornado?
The Mitsubishi F-2 is more expensive at approximately $100 million per unit compared to the Tornado at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Tornado?
The Tornado entered service first in 1980, 20 years before the Mitsubishi F-2 which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mitsubishi F-2 or Tornado?
The Tornado has been produced in greater numbers with 990 units compared to 98 units of the Mitsubishi F-2.