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A-3 Skywarrior vs J-32 Lansen

A-3 Skywarrior vs J-32 Lansen at a glance — top speed 980 vs 1,200 km/h, range 4,667 vs 2,000 km, max takeoff weight 37,195 vs 13,500 kg, built 283 vs 450 units.

Douglas A-3 Skywarrior combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-3 Skywarrior
Saab J-32 Lansen combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 J-32 Lansen
Specifications
A-3 Skywarrior J-32 Lansen
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Saab
First flight 28 October 1952 3 November 1952
Year introduced 1956 1956
Number produced 283 units 450 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 75.4 m² 37.4 m²
Wingspan 22.1 m 13.0 m
Height 6.9 m 4.7 m
Length 23.3 m 14.9 m
Maximum speed 980 km/h 1200 km/h
Operational range 4,667 km 2,000 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 15,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 37,195 kg 13,500 kg
Empty weight 17,876 kg 7,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,762 kgf 1 x 6,659 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-3 Skywarrior or J-32 Lansen?
The J-32 Lansen is faster with a maximum speed of 1,200 km/h compared to the A-3 Skywarrior's 980 km/h, a difference of 220 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-3 Skywarrior or J-32 Lansen?
The A-3 Skywarrior has a longer range at 4,667 km compared to the J-32 Lansen's 2,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-3 Skywarrior or J-32 Lansen?
The J-32 Lansen has a higher service ceiling at 15,000 meters (49,212 ft) compared to the A-3 Skywarrior's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-3 Skywarrior or J-32 Lansen?
The A-3 Skywarrior has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 37,195 kg compared to the J-32 Lansen's 13,500 kg.
Which is larger, the A-3 Skywarrior or J-32 Lansen?
The A-3 Skywarrior is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the J-32 Lansen's 14.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-3 Skywarrior or J-32 Lansen?
The J-32 Lansen entered service first in 1956, 0 years before the A-3 Skywarrior which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-3 Skywarrior or J-32 Lansen?
The J-32 Lansen has been produced in greater numbers with 450 units compared to 283 units of the A-3 Skywarrior.