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A-4 Skyhawk vs F-15 Eagle

A-4 Skyhawk vs F-15 Eagle at a glance — top speed 1,077 vs 2,655 km/h, range 4,063 vs 3,971 km, max takeoff weight 11,136 vs 30,844 kg, built 2,960 vs 1,198 units.

McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-4 Skyhawk
McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15 Eagle
Specifications
A-4 Skyhawk F-15 Eagle
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas McDonnell Douglas
First flight 22 June 1954 27 July 1972
Year introduced 1956 1976
Number produced 2960 units 1198 units
Average unit price $2 million $29 million
Wing area 24.2 m² 56.5 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 13.1 m
Height 4.6 m 5.6 m
Length 12.2 m 19.4 m
Maximum speed 1077 km/h 2655 km/h
Operational range 4,063 km 3,971 km
Service ceiling 12,880 m 19,812 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,136 kg 30,844 kg
Empty weight 4,750 kg 12,701 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,100 kgf 2 x 10,782 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-15 Eagle?
The F-15 Eagle is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 1,077 km/h, a difference of 1,578 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-15 Eagle?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a longer range at 4,063 km compared to the F-15 Eagle's 3,971 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-15 Eagle?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 12,880 meters (42,257 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-15 Eagle?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,844 kg compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 11,136 kg.
Which is larger, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-15 Eagle?
The F-15 Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-15 Eagle?
The F-15 Eagle is more expensive at approximately $29 million per unit compared to the A-4 Skyhawk at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-15 Eagle?
The A-4 Skyhawk entered service first in 1956, 20 years before the F-15 Eagle which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-15 Eagle?
The A-4 Skyhawk has been produced in greater numbers with 2,960 units compared to 1,198 units of the F-15 Eagle.