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A-4 Skyhawk vs Étendard IVM

A-4 Skyhawk vs Étendard IVM at a glance — top speed 1,077 vs 1,099 km/h, range 4,063 vs 3,300 km, max takeoff weight 11,136 vs 10,200 kg, built 2,960 vs 90 units.

McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-4 Skyhawk
Dassault Étendard IVM combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Étendard IVM
Specifications
A-4 Skyhawk Étendard IVM
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas Dassault
First flight 22 June 1954 24 July 1956
Year introduced 1956 1962
Number produced 2960 units 90 units
Average unit price $2 million --
Wing area 24.2 m² 28.4 m²
Wingspan 8.4 m 9.6 m
Height 4.6 m 3.9 m
Length 12.2 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 1077 km/h 1099 km/h
Operational range 4,063 km 3,300 km
Service ceiling 12,880 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 11,136 kg 10,200 kg
Empty weight 4,750 kg 5,897 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,100 kgf 1 x 43 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-4 Skyhawk or Étendard IVM?
The Étendard IVM is faster with a maximum speed of 1,099 km/h compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 1,077 km/h, a difference of 22 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-4 Skyhawk or Étendard IVM?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a longer range at 4,063 km compared to the Étendard IVM's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-4 Skyhawk or Étendard IVM?
The Étendard IVM has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 12,880 meters (42,257 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-4 Skyhawk or Étendard IVM?
The A-4 Skyhawk has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 11,136 kg compared to the Étendard IVM's 10,200 kg.
Which is larger, the A-4 Skyhawk or Étendard IVM?
The Étendard IVM is longer at 14.3 meters compared to the A-4 Skyhawk's 12.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-4 Skyhawk or Étendard IVM?
The A-4 Skyhawk entered service first in 1956, 6 years before the Étendard IVM which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-4 Skyhawk or Étendard IVM?
The A-4 Skyhawk has been produced in greater numbers with 2,960 units compared to 90 units of the Étendard IVM.