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A-4 Skyhawk vs Kfir

A-4 Skyhawk vs Kfir at a glance — top speed 1,077 vs 2,440 km/h, range 4,063 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 11,136 vs 16,200 kg, built 2,960 vs 220 units.

McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-4 Skyhawk
IAI Kfir combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Kfir
Specifications
A-4 Skyhawk Kfir
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇱 Israel
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas IAI
First flight 22 June 1954 4 June 1973
Year introduced 1956 1974
Number produced 2960 units 220 units
Average unit price $2 million $20 million
Wing area 24.2 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 8.2 m
Height 4.6 m 4.6 m
Length 12.2 m 15.7 m
Maximum speed 1077 km/h 2440 km/h
Operational range 4,063 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 12,880 m 17,678 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,136 kg 16,200 kg
Empty weight 4,750 kg 7,285 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,100 kgf 1 x 8,119 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-4 Skyhawk or Kfir?
The Kfir is faster with a maximum speed of 2,440 km/h compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 1,077 km/h, a difference of 1,363 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-4 Skyhawk or Kfir?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a longer range at 4,063 km compared to the Kfir's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-4 Skyhawk or Kfir?
The Kfir has a higher service ceiling at 17,678 meters (57,998 ft) compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 12,880 meters (42,257 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-4 Skyhawk or Kfir?
The Kfir has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,200 kg compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 11,136 kg.
Which is larger, the A-4 Skyhawk or Kfir?
The Kfir is longer at 15.7 meters compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 12.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-4 Skyhawk or Kfir?
The Kfir is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the A-4 Skyhawk at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A-4 Skyhawk or Kfir?
The A-4 Skyhawk entered service first in 1956, 18 years before the Kfir which entered service in 1974.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-4 Skyhawk or Kfir?
The A-4 Skyhawk has been produced in greater numbers with 2,960 units compared to 220 units of the Kfir.