Northrop YF-17 Cobra vs Boeing X-32
Top speed, range, size and history side by side. Each was built for its own job, so this shows how they differ, not which is better.
The Northrop YF-17 Cobra is faster: 2,120 km/h against 1,931 km/h for the Boeing X-32. The Northrop YF-17 Cobra flies further: 4,500 km against 1,574 km for the Boeing X-32. The Boeing X-32 has the wider wingspan: 11 m against 10.7 m for the Northrop YF-17 Cobra. The Boeing X-32 is heavier at takeoff: 17 tonnes against 14 tonnes for the Northrop YF-17 Cobra. The Northrop YF-17 Cobra first flew in 1974, 26 years before the Boeing X-32 (2000).
| Northrop YF-17 Cobra | Boeing X-32 |
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| Top speed | 2,120 km/h (1,317 mph) | 1,931 km/h (1,200 mph) |
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| Range | 4,500 km (2,796 miles) | 1,574 km (978 miles) |
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| Length | 17.1 m (56 ft) | 13.7 m (45 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 10.7 m (35 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 14 t (30,644 lb) | 17 t (37,919 lb) |
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| First flight | 1974 | 2000 |
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| Crew and capacity | 1 pilot | 1 pilot |
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| Engines | 2 × General Electric YJ101 afterburning engine | 1 × afterburning turbofan |
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| Built by | Northrop | Boeing |
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| Country | USA | USA |
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