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A-4 Skyhawk vs F11F Tiger

A-4 Skyhawk vs F11F Tiger at a glance — top speed 1,077 vs 1,211 km/h, range 4,063 vs 2,056 km, max takeoff weight 11,136 vs 10,641 kg, built 2,960 vs 199 units.

McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-4 Skyhawk
Grumman F11F Tiger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F11F Tiger
Specifications
A-4 Skyhawk F11F Tiger
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Grumman
First flight 22 June 1954 30 July 1954
Year introduced 1956 1956
Number produced 2960 units 199 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 24.2 m² 23.2 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 9.6 m
Height 4.6 m 4.0 m
Length 12.2 m 14.0 m
Maximum speed 1077 km/h 1211 km/h
Operational range 4,063 km 2,056 km
Service ceiling 12,880 m 14,935 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,136 kg 10,641 kg
Empty weight 4,750 kg 6,264 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,100 kgf 1 x 4,763 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-4 Skyhawk or F11F Tiger?
The F11F Tiger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,211 km/h compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 1,077 km/h, a difference of 134 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-4 Skyhawk or F11F Tiger?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a longer range at 4,063 km compared to the F11F Tiger's 2,056 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-4 Skyhawk or F11F Tiger?
The F11F Tiger has a higher service ceiling at 14,935 meters (48,999 ft) compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 12,880 meters (42,257 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-4 Skyhawk or F11F Tiger?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,136 kg compared to the F11F Tiger's 10,641 kg.
Which is larger, the A-4 Skyhawk or F11F Tiger?
The F11F Tiger is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-4 Skyhawk or F11F Tiger?
The F11F Tiger entered service first in 1956, 0 years before the A-4 Skyhawk which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-4 Skyhawk or F11F Tiger?
The A-4 Skyhawk has been produced in greater numbers with 2,960 units compared to 199 units of the F11F Tiger.