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A-4 Skyhawk vs F-5E Tiger II

McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-4 Skyhawk
Northrop F-5E Tiger II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-5E Tiger II
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Specifications
A-4 Skyhawk F-5E Tiger II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Northrop
First flight 22 June 1954 11 August 1972
Year introduced 1956 1976
Number produced 2960 units 1399 units
Average unit price $2 million $3 million
Wing area 24.2 m² 17.3 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 8.1 m
Height 4.6 m 4.1 m
Length 12.2 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 1077 km/h 1700 km/h
Operational range 1,867 km 891 km
Service ceiling 12,880 m 15,789 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,136 kg 11,187 kg
Empty weight 4,750 kg 4,349 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,100 kgf 2 x 1,588 kgf
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Overview

The A-4 Skyhawk and the F-5E Tiger II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Northrop respectively.

Top speed is 1,077 km/h for the A-4 Skyhawk vs 1,700 km/h for the F-5E Tiger II. The A-4 Skyhawk has an operational range of 1,867 km vs 891 km for the F-5E Tiger II. The F-5E Tiger II operates at altitudes up to 15,789 m compared to 12,880 m for the A-4 Skyhawk.

The A-4 Skyhawk has been produced in 2,960 units vs 1,399 for the F-5E Tiger II. Unit cost is $2M for the A-4 Skyhawk vs $3M for the F-5E Tiger II. The A-4 Skyhawk first flew 18 years before the F-5E Tiger II (1954 vs 1972).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II is faster with a maximum speed of 1,700 km/h compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 1,077 km/h, a difference of 623 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-5E Tiger II?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a longer range at 1,867 km compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 891 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II has a higher service ceiling at 15,789 meters (51,801 ft) compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 12,880 meters (42,257 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,187 kg compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 11,136 kg.
Which is larger, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the A-4 Skyhawk at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-5E Tiger II?
The A-4 Skyhawk entered service first in 1956, 20 years before the F-5E Tiger II which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-4 Skyhawk or F-5E Tiger II?
The A-4 Skyhawk has been produced in greater numbers with 2,960 units compared to 1,399 units of the F-5E Tiger II.