A-5 Vigilante vs DH.110 Sea Vixen
| American supersonic bomber, renowned for Cold War nuclear deterrent role, later adapted for reconnaissance missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | North American |
| First flight | 31 August 1958 |
| Year of introduction | 1961 |
| Number produced | 167 units |
| Average unit price | $4 million |
| British twin-boom, carrier-based fighter, significant in the Cold War era, deployed during Suez Crisis and other Royal Navy operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | De Havilland |
| First flight | 26 September 1951 |
| Year of introduction | 1959 |
| Number produced | 151 units |
| Average unit price | $1.5 million |
| Wing area | 65.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2123 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,300 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,880 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,615 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 14,870 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,893 kgf ◉ |
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| Wing area | 60.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1127 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,270 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,205 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,680 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,097 kgf ◉ |