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A-4 Skyhawk vs F-15 Eagle

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
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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 1,867 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 7,915 kgf
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Overview

The A-4 Skyhawk and the F-15 Eagle are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and McDonnell Douglas respectively.

The F-15 Eagle reaches 2,655 km/h — 2.5x the A-4 Skyhawk's 1,077 km/h. The A-4 Skyhawk has an operational range of 1,867 km vs 3,971 km for the F-15 Eagle. The F-15 Eagle operates at altitudes up to 19,812 m compared to 12,880 m for the A-4 Skyhawk. At 30,844 kg MTOW, the F-15 Eagle is 2.8x the A-4 Skyhawk's 11,136 kg.

The A-4 Skyhawk has been produced in 2,960 units vs 1,198 for the F-15 Eagle. Unit cost is $2M for the A-4 Skyhawk vs $29M for the F-15 Eagle. The A-4 Skyhawk first flew 18 years before the F-15 Eagle (1954 vs 1972).

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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 F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 1,867 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.