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A-1 Skyraider vs A-4 Skyhawk

A-1 Skyraider vs A-4 Skyhawk at a glance — top speed 518 vs 1,077 km/h, range 2,118 vs 4,063 km, max takeoff weight 8,213 vs 11,136 kg, built 3,180 vs 2,960 units.

Douglas A-1 Skyraider combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-1 Skyraider
McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-4 Skyhawk
Specifications
A-1 Skyraider A-4 Skyhawk
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas McDonnell Douglas
First flight 18 March 1945 22 June 1954
Year introduced 1946 1956
Number produced 3180 units 2960 units
Average unit price -- $2 million
Wing area 37.2 m² 24.2 m²
Wingspan 15.2 m 8.4 m
Height 4.8 m 4.6 m
Length 11.8 m 12.2 m
Maximum speed 518 km/h 1077 km/h
Operational range 2,118 km 4,063 km
Service ceiling 8,700 m 12,880 m
Max. takeoff weight 8,213 kg 11,136 kg
Empty weight 5,429 kg 4,750 kg
Total thrust 1 x 2,000 kW 1 x 4,100 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-1 Skyraider or A-4 Skyhawk?
The A-4 Skyhawk is faster with a maximum speed of 1,077 km/h compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 518 km/h, a difference of 559 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-1 Skyraider or A-4 Skyhawk?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a longer range at 4,063 km compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 2,118 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-1 Skyraider or A-4 Skyhawk?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a higher service ceiling at 12,880 meters (42,257 ft) compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 8,700 meters (28,543 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-1 Skyraider or A-4 Skyhawk?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,136 kg compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 8,213 kg.
Which is larger, the A-1 Skyraider or A-4 Skyhawk?
The A-4 Skyhawk is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the A-1 Skyraider's 11.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-1 Skyraider or A-4 Skyhawk?
The A-1 Skyraider entered service first in 1946, 10 years before the A-4 Skyhawk which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-1 Skyraider or A-4 Skyhawk?
The A-1 Skyraider has been produced in greater numbers with 3,180 units compared to 2,960 units of the A-4 Skyhawk.