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A-4 Skyhawk vs FJ-4 Fury

A-4 Skyhawk vs FJ-4 Fury at a glance — top speed 1,077 vs 1,094 km/h, range 4,063 vs 3,250 km, max takeoff weight 11,136 vs 10,750 kg, built 2,960 vs 374 units.

McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-4 Skyhawk
North American FJ-4 Fury combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 FJ-4 Fury
Specifications
A-4 Skyhawk FJ-4 Fury
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas North American
First flight 22 June 1954 28 October 1954
Year introduced 1956 1955
Number produced 2960 units 374 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 24.2 m² 31.5 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 11.9 m
Height 4.6 m 4.2 m
Length 12.2 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 1077 km/h 1094 km/h
Operational range 4,063 km 3,250 km
Service ceiling 12,880 m 14,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,136 kg 10,750 kg
Empty weight 4,750 kg 5,992 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,100 kgf 1 x 3,493 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-4 Skyhawk or FJ-4 Fury?
The FJ-4 Fury is faster with a maximum speed of 1,094 km/h compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 1,077 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-4 Skyhawk or FJ-4 Fury?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a longer range at 4,063 km compared to the FJ-4 Fury's 3,250 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-4 Skyhawk or FJ-4 Fury?
The FJ-4 Fury has a higher service ceiling at 14,300 meters (46,916 ft) compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 12,880 meters (42,257 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-4 Skyhawk or FJ-4 Fury?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,136 kg compared to the FJ-4 Fury's 10,750 kg.
Which is larger, the A-4 Skyhawk or FJ-4 Fury?
The A-4 Skyhawk is longer at 12.2 meters compared to the FJ-4 Fury's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-4 Skyhawk or FJ-4 Fury?
The FJ-4 Fury entered service first in 1955, 1 years before the A-4 Skyhawk which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-4 Skyhawk or FJ-4 Fury?
The A-4 Skyhawk has been produced in greater numbers with 2,960 units compared to 374 units of the FJ-4 Fury.