First of four prototypes flown on October 26, 1973, with last flying on October 11, 1974. Planned production of approx. 200 each for Armee de I’Air and Luftwaffe with deliveries commencing late 1976. Thirty-three ordered by Belgium with deliveries commencing mid-1977. The Alpha Jet is to have two final assembly lines (Toulouse and Munich) and will serve with the Armee de I’Air in the training role and for close support with the Luftwaffe.
| Country of origin | France and Federal Germany |
| Performance | Max speed. 626 mph (991 km/h) at sea level. 560 mph (901 km/h) at 40,000 It (12 190 m) |
| or Mach 0,85: radius of action (hi-lo-hi), 390 mls (630 km) | |
| max. fuel endurance. 2 hrs at sea level, 3 hrs at 32,810 ft (10 000 m) | |
| ferry range (max. external fuel). 1,900 mls (3 057 km) | |
| initial climb. 11,800 ft/min (59 m/sec); service ceiling. 45,000 ft (13 700 m). | |
| Weights | Normal take-off (trainer), 10,780 lb (4 890 kg). (close support) 15,340 lb (7 000 kg). |
| Dimensions | Span. 29 ft 11 In (9.11 in) |
| Length, 40 ft 3 in (12,29 m) | |
| Height. 13 ft 9 in (4,19 m) | |
| Wing area. 188 sq ft (17.50 m2). |
