Sea Harrier vs Super Etendard
Overview
The Sea Harrier and the Super Etendard are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by British Aerospace and Dassault-Bréguet respectively.
Top speed is 1,145 km/h for the Sea Harrier vs 1,180 km/h for the Super Etendard. The Sea Harrier has an operational range of 740 km vs 1,820 km for the Super Etendard. The Sea Harrier operates at altitudes up to 16,000 m compared to 13,700 m for the Super Etendard.
The Sea Harrier has been produced in 111 units vs 85 for the Super Etendard. Unit cost is $15.6M for the Sea Harrier vs $13M for the Super Etendard. The Super Etendard first flew 4 years before the Sea Harrier (1974 vs 1978).
| British naval short take-off and vertical landing jet fighter, reconnaissance and attack aircraft, developed in the late 1970s and operated from aircraft carriers for air defence and ground attack until the early 21st century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace |
| First flight | 20 August 1978 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 111 units |
| Average unit price | $15.6 million |
| French carrier-based strike fighter, key in Argentina's Falklands War operations, also deployed in Iraq and Kosovo conflicts. | |
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| 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 | 18.7 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 7.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1145 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 740 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 16,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,884 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,616 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 96 kN 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 Sea Harrier or Super Etendard?
The Super Etendard is faster with a maximum speed of 1,180 km/h compared to the Sea Harrier's 1,145 km/h, a difference of 35 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Sea Harrier or Super Etendard?
The Super Etendard has a longer range at 1,820 km compared to the Sea Harrier's 740 km.
Which can fly higher, the Sea Harrier or Super Etendard?
The Sea Harrier has a higher service ceiling at 16,000 meters (52,493 ft) compared to the Super Etendard's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the Sea Harrier or Super Etendard?
The Super Etendard has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Sea Harrier's 11,884 kg.
Which is larger, the Sea Harrier or Super Etendard?
The Super Etendard is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the Sea Harrier's 14.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Sea Harrier or Super Etendard?
The Sea Harrier is more expensive at approximately $16 million per unit compared to the Super Etendard at $13 million.
Which entered service first, the Sea Harrier or Super Etendard?
The Super Etendard entered service first in 1978, 2 years before the Sea Harrier which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Sea Harrier or Super Etendard?
The Sea Harrier has been produced in greater numbers with 111 units compared to 85 units of the Super Etendard.