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Nesher vs Sea Harrier

Nesher vs Sea Harrier at a glance — top speed 2,573 vs 1,145 km/h, range 1,300 vs 3,222 km, max takeoff weight 13,500 vs 11,884 kg, built 61 vs 111 units.

IAI Nesher combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Nesher
British Aerospace Sea Harrier combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Sea Harrier
Specifications
Nesher Sea Harrier
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer IAI British Aerospace
First flight 1 September 1969 20 August 1978
Year introduced 1971 1980
Number produced 61 units 111 units
Average unit price -- $15.6 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 18.7 m²
Wingspan 8.2 m 7.7 m
Height 4.3 m 3.7 m
Length 15.7 m 14.2 m
Maximum speed 2573 km/h 1145 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km 3,222 km
Service ceiling 17,680 m 16,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,500 kg 11,884 kg
Empty weight 6,600 kg 6,616 kg
Total thrust -- 1 x 96 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Nesher or Sea Harrier?
The Nesher is faster with a maximum speed of 2,573 km/h compared to the Sea Harrier's 1,145 km/h, a difference of 1,428 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Nesher or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier has a longer range at 3,222 km compared to the Nesher's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Nesher or Sea Harrier?
The Nesher has a higher service ceiling at 17,680 meters (58,005 ft) compared to the Sea Harrier's 16,000 meters (52,493 ft).
Which is heavier, the Nesher or Sea Harrier?
The Nesher has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,500 kg compared to the Sea Harrier's 11,884 kg.
Which is larger, the Nesher or Sea Harrier?
The Nesher is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the Sea Harrier's 14.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the Nesher or Sea Harrier?
The Nesher entered service first in 1971, 9 years before the Sea Harrier which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Nesher or Sea Harrier?
The Sea Harrier has been produced in greater numbers with 111 units compared to 61 units of the Nesher.