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.
Picture of F-1 / T-2
Origin country πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ 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.
Picture of F-5E Tiger II
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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—‰
Wing area 17.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 8.1 m β—‰
Height 4.1 m β—‰
Length 14.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1700 km/h β—‰
Service ceiling 15,789 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 11,187 kg β—‰
Empty weight 4,349 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,588 kgf β—‰
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