F-1 / T-2 vs F-5E Tiger II
Japanese jet fighter-bomber, most prevalent during the Cold War, notably deployed for defense and patrol missions in Japan. | |
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Origin country | π―π΅ Japan |
Category | Combat Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Mitsubishi |
First flight | 20 July 1971 |
Year of introduction | 1977 |
Number produced | 77 units |
Average unit price | $22 million |
American fighter jet, used in the Cold War era, notable for its worldwide military deployments, including operation Desert Storm. | |
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Origin country | πΊπΈ United States |
Category | Combat Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Northrop |
First flight | 11 August 1972 |
Year of introduction | 1976 |
Number produced | 1399 units |
Average unit price | $3 million |
Wing area | 21.0 mΒ² β |
Wingspan | 7.9 m β |
Height | 4.4 m β |
Length | 17.9 m β |
Maximum speed | 1700 km/h β |
Service ceiling | 15,240 m β |
Max. takeoff weight | 12,800 kg β |
Empty weight | 6,197 kg β |
Total thrust | 2 x 2,136 kgf β |