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Jaguar vs Tornado

Jaguar vs Tornado at a glance — top speed 1,699 vs 2,420 km/h, range 1,902 vs 3,890 km, max takeoff weight 15,700 vs 28,000 kg, built 573 vs 990 units.

SEPECAT Jaguar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇬🇧 Jaguar
Panavia Tornado combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇬🇧🇮🇹 Tornado
Specifications
Jaguar Tornado
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇩🇪 Germany🇬🇧 United Kingdom🇮🇹 Italy
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer SEPECAT Panavia
First flight 8 September 1968 14 August 1974
Year introduced 1972 1980
Number produced 573 units 990 units
Average unit price $10 million $35 million
Wing area 24.0 m² 26.6 m²
Wingspan 8.7 m 13.9 m
Height 4.9 m 6.0 m
Length 15.5 m 16.7 m
Maximum speed 1699 km/h 2420 km/h
Operational range 1,902 km 3,890 km
Service ceiling 14,000 m 15,240 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,700 kg 28,000 kg
Empty weight 7,000 kg 13,890 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,000 kgf 2 x 7,831 kgf
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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 1,699 km/h, a difference of 721 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Jaguar or Tornado?
The Tornado has a longer range at 3,890 km compared to the Jaguar's 1,902 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.