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Harrier vs Super Etendard

Harrier vs Super Etendard at a glance — top speed 1,183 vs 1,180 km/h, range 1,500 vs 1,820 km, max takeoff weight 11,500 vs 12,000 kg, built 380 vs 85 units.

British Aerospace Harrier combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Harrier
Dassault-Breguet Super Etendard combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Super Etendard
Specifications
Harrier Super Etendard
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer British Aerospace Dassault-Breguet
First flight 28 December 1968 28 October 1974
Year introduced 1969 1978
Number produced 380 units 85 units
Average unit price $24 million $13 million
Wing area 18.7 m² 28.4 m²
Wingspan 7.7 m 9.6 m
Height 3.5 m 3.9 m
Length 13.9 m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 1183 km/h 1180 km/h
Operational range 1,500 km 1,820 km
Service ceiling 14,996 m 13,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,500 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 5,530 kg 6,500 kg
Total thrust 1 x 8,618 kgf 1 x 4,995 kgf
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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.