Jaguar vs Tornado
| British-French strike aircraft, developed during the Cold War, extensively deployed in multiple conflicts, including Iraq and Kosovo wars. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | SEPECAT |
| First flight | 8 September 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 573 units |
| Average unit price | $10 million |
| European multirole combat aircraft, renowned for operational history in Gulf War and Balkans conflict. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Panavia |
| First flight | 14 August 1974 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 990 units |
| Average unit price | $35 million |
| Wing area | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1593 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 815 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 14,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,000 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 26.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 6.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2420 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,148 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 13,890 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 17,872 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Jaguar or Tornado?
The Tornado is faster with a maximum speed of 2,420 km/h compared to the Jaguar's 1,593 km/h, a difference of 827 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jaguar or Tornado?
The Tornado has a longer range at 3,148 km compared to the Jaguar's 815 km.
Which can fly higher, the Jaguar or Tornado?
The Tornado has a higher service ceiling at 15,240 meters (50,000 ft) compared to the Jaguar's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the Jaguar or Tornado?
The Tornado has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,000 kg compared to the Jaguar's 15,700 kg.
Which is larger, the Jaguar or Tornado?
The Tornado is longer at 16.7 meters compared to the Jaguar's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Jaguar or Tornado?
The Tornado is more expensive at approximately $35 million per unit compared to the Jaguar at $10 million.
Which entered service first, the Jaguar or Tornado?
The Jaguar entered service first in 1972, 8 years before the Tornado which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Jaguar or Tornado?
The Tornado has been produced in greater numbers with 990 units compared to 573 units of the Jaguar.