Harrier vs Super Etendard
| British vertical and short takeoff and landing jet, known for Falklands War deployments and Cold War service. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace |
| First flight | 28 December 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1969 |
| Number produced | 380 units |
| Average unit price | $24 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 | 3.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1183 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,500 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 14,996 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,530 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 8,618 kgf â—‰ |
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| 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 Harrier or Super Etendard?
The Harrier is faster with a maximum speed of 1,183 km/h compared to the Super Etendard's 1,180 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Harrier or Super Etendard?
The Super Etendard has a longer range at 1,820 km compared to the Harrier's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Harrier or Super Etendard?
The Harrier has a higher service ceiling at 14,996 meters (49,199 ft) compared to the Super Etendard's 13,700 meters (44,947 ft).
Which is heavier, the Harrier or Super Etendard?
The Super Etendard has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,000 kg compared to the Harrier's 11,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Harrier or Super Etendard?
The Super Etendard is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the Harrier's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Harrier or Super Etendard?
The Harrier is more expensive at approximately $24 million per unit compared to the Super Etendard at $13 million.
Which entered service first, the Harrier or Super Etendard?
The Harrier entered service first in 1969, 9 years before the Super Etendard which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Harrier or Super Etendard?
The Harrier has been produced in greater numbers with 380 units compared to 85 units of the Super Etendard.