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Sea Harrier vs Super Etendard

Sea Harrier vs Super Etendard at a glance — top speed 1,145 vs 1,180 km/h, range 3,222 vs 1,820 km, max takeoff weight 11,884 vs 12,000 kg, built 111 vs 85 units.

British Aerospace Sea Harrier combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Sea Harrier
Dassault-Breguet Super Etendard combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Super Etendard
Specifications
Sea Harrier Super Etendard
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Dassault-Breguet
First flight 20 August 1978 28 October 1974
Year introduced 1980 1978
Number produced 111 units 85 units
Average unit price $15.6 million $13 million
Wing area 18.7 m² 28.4 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 9.6 m
Height 3.7 m 3.9 m
Length 14.2 m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 1145 km/h 1180 km/h
Operational range 3,222 km 1,820 km
Service ceiling 16,000 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,884 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 6,616 kg 6,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 96 kN 1 x 4,995 kgf
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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 Sea Harrier has a longer range at 3,222 km compared to the Super Etendard's 1,820 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.