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A-4 Skyhawk vs Supermarine Scimitar

A-4 Skyhawk vs Supermarine Scimitar at a glance — top speed 1,077 vs 1,185 km/h, range 4,063 vs 2,291 km, max takeoff weight 11,136 vs 15,513 kg, built 2,960 vs 76 units.

McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-4 Skyhawk
Supermarine Scimitar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Supermarine Scimitar
Specifications
A-4 Skyhawk Supermarine Scimitar
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Supermarine
First flight 22 June 1954 19 January 1956
Year introduced 1956 1957
Number produced 2960 units 76 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 24.2 m² 45.1 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 11.3 m
Height 4.6 m 5.3 m
Length 12.2 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 1077 km/h 1185 km/h
Operational range 4,063 km 2,291 km
Service ceiling 12,880 m 14,021 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,136 kg 15,513 kg
Empty weight 4,750 kg 10,869 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,100 kgf 2 x 5,103 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-4 Skyhawk or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Supermarine Scimitar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,185 km/h compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 1,077 km/h, a difference of 108 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-4 Skyhawk or Supermarine Scimitar?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a longer range at 4,063 km compared to the Supermarine Scimitar's 2,291 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-4 Skyhawk or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Supermarine Scimitar has a higher service ceiling at 14,021 meters (46,000 ft) compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 12,880 meters (42,257 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-4 Skyhawk or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Supermarine Scimitar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,513 kg compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 11,136 kg.
Which is larger, the A-4 Skyhawk or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Supermarine Scimitar is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-4 Skyhawk or Supermarine Scimitar?
The A-4 Skyhawk entered service first in 1956, 1 years before the Supermarine Scimitar which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-4 Skyhawk or Supermarine Scimitar?
The A-4 Skyhawk has been produced in greater numbers with 2,960 units compared to 76 units of the Supermarine Scimitar.