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Atlas Cheetah vs Nesher

Atlas Cheetah vs Nesher at a glance — top speed 2,338 vs 2,573 km/h, range 2,600 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 16,500 vs 13,500 kg, built 38 vs 61 units.

Atlas Cheetah combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇿🇦 Atlas Cheetah
IAI Nesher combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Nesher
Specifications
Atlas Cheetah Nesher
Origin country 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Atlas IAI
First flight 16 July 1986 1 September 1969
Year introduced 1986 1971
Number produced 38 units 61 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 34.8 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 8.2 m 8.2 m
Height 4.6 m 4.3 m
Length 15.7 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 2338 km/h 2573 km/h
Operational range 2,600 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 17,000 m 17,680 m
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg 13,500 kg
Empty weight 7,400 kg 6,600 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Atlas Cheetah or Nesher?
The Nesher is faster with a maximum speed of 2,573 km/h compared to the Atlas Cheetah's 2,338 km/h, a difference of 235 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Atlas Cheetah or Nesher?
The Atlas Cheetah has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the Nesher's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Atlas Cheetah or Nesher?
The Nesher has a higher service ceiling at 17,680 meters (58,005 ft) compared to the Atlas Cheetah's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the Atlas Cheetah or Nesher?
The Atlas Cheetah has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,500 kg compared to the Nesher's 13,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Atlas Cheetah or Nesher?
The Nesher is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the Atlas Cheetah's 15.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Atlas Cheetah or Nesher?
The Nesher entered service first in 1971, 15 years before the Atlas Cheetah which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Atlas Cheetah or Nesher?
The Nesher has been produced in greater numbers with 61 units compared to 38 units of the Atlas Cheetah.