F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo vs F-5E Tiger II

Taiwanese multirole fighter, operational since the 1990s, combat proven during cross-strait tensions with China.
Picture of F-CK-1 Ching-Kuo
Origin country πŸ‡ΉπŸ‡Ό Taiwan
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer AIDC
First flight 28 May 1989
Year of introduction 1994
Number produced 137 units
Average unit price $30 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 24.2 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 9.0 m β—‰
Height 4.4 m β—‰
Length 14.2 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2223 km/h β—‰
Service ceiling 16,764 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 12,247 kg β—‰
Empty weight 6,486 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,722 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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