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F11F Tiger vs F-8 Crusader

F11F Tiger vs F-8 Crusader at a glance — top speed 1,211 vs 1,971 km/h, range 2,056 vs 2,791 km, max takeoff weight 10,641 vs 13,000 kg, built 199 vs 1,219 units.

Grumman F11F Tiger combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F11F Tiger
Vought F-8 Crusader combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-8 Crusader
Specifications
F11F Tiger F-8 Crusader
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Vought
First flight 30 July 1954 25 March 1955
Year introduced 1956 1957
Number produced 199 units 1219 units
Average unit price -- $2.5 million
Wing area 23.2 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 9.6 m 10.9 m
Height 4.0 m 4.8 m
Length 14.0 m 16.5 m
Maximum speed 1211 km/h 1971 km/h
Operational range 2,056 km 2,791 km
Service ceiling 14,935 m 17,678 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,641 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 6,264 kg 7,956 kg
Total thrust 1 x 4,763 kgf 1 x 8,165 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F11F Tiger or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader is faster with a maximum speed of 1,971 km/h compared to the F11F Tiger's 1,211 km/h, a difference of 760 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F11F Tiger or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader has a longer range at 2,791 km compared to the F11F Tiger's 2,056 km.
Which can fly higher, the F11F Tiger or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader has a higher service ceiling at 17,678 meters (57,998 ft) compared to the F11F Tiger's 14,935 meters (48,999 ft).
Which is heavier, the F11F Tiger or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the F11F Tiger's 10,641 kg.
Which is larger, the F11F Tiger or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader is longer at 16.5 meters compared to the F11F Tiger's 14.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the F11F Tiger or F-8 Crusader?
The F11F Tiger entered service first in 1956, 1 years before the F-8 Crusader which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F11F Tiger or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader has been produced in greater numbers with 1,219 units compared to 199 units of the F11F Tiger.