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F11F Tiger vs F4D Skyray

F11F Tiger vs F4D Skyray at a glance — top speed 1,211 vs 1,161 km/h, range 2,056 vs 1,926 km, max takeoff weight 10,641 vs 12,300 kg, built 199 vs 422 units.

Grumman F11F Tiger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F11F Tiger
Douglas F4D Skyray combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F4D Skyray
Specifications
F11F Tiger F4D Skyray
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Douglas
First flight 30 July 1954 23 January 1951
Year introduced 1956 1956
Number produced 199 units 422 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 23.2 m² 51.8 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 10.2 m
Height 4.0 m 4.0 m
Length 14.0 m 13.8 m
Maximum speed 1211 km/h 1161 km/h
Operational range 2,056 km 1,926 km
Service ceiling 14,935 m 16,764 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,641 kg 12,300 kg
Empty weight 6,264 kg 7,268 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,763 kgf 1 x 7,257 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F11F Tiger or F4D Skyray?
The F11F Tiger is faster with a maximum speed of 1,211 km/h compared to the F4D Skyray's 1,161 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F11F Tiger or F4D Skyray?
The F11F Tiger has a longer range at 2,056 km compared to the F4D Skyray's 1,926 km.
Which can fly higher, the F11F Tiger or F4D Skyray?
The F4D Skyray has a higher service ceiling at 16,764 meters (55,000 ft) compared to the F11F Tiger's 14,935 meters (48,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the F11F Tiger or F4D Skyray?
The F4D Skyray has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,300 kg compared to the F11F Tiger's 10,641 kg.
Which is larger, the F11F Tiger or F4D Skyray?
The F11F Tiger is longer at 14.0 meters compared to the F4D Skyray's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the F11F Tiger or F4D Skyray?
The F4D Skyray entered service first in 1956, 0 years before the F11F Tiger which entered service in 1956.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F11F Tiger or F4D Skyray?
The F4D Skyray has been produced in greater numbers with 422 units compared to 199 units of the F11F Tiger.