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F-14 Tomcat vs F-8 Crusader

F-14 Tomcat vs F-8 Crusader at a glance — top speed 2,485 vs 1,971 km/h, range 3,000 vs 2,791 km, max takeoff weight 33,724 vs 13,000 kg, built 712 vs 1,219 units.

Grumman F-14 Tomcat combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-14 Tomcat
Vought F-8 Crusader combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-8 Crusader
Specifications
F-14 Tomcat F-8 Crusader
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Grumman Vought
First flight 21 December 1970 25 March 1955
Year introduced 1972 1957
Number produced 712 units 1219 units
Average unit price $38 million $2.5 million
Wing area 52.5 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 19.6 m 10.9 m
Height 4.9 m 4.8 m
Length 19.1 m 16.5 m
Maximum speed 2485 km/h 1971 km/h
Operational range 3,000 km 2,791 km
Service ceiling 17,069 m 17,678 m
Max. takeoff weight 33,724 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 18,191 kg 7,956 kg
Total thrust 2 x 12,224 kgf 1 x 8,165 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-14 Tomcat or F-8 Crusader?
The F-14 Tomcat is faster with a maximum speed of 2,485 km/h compared to the F-8 Crusader's 1,971 km/h, a difference of 514 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-14 Tomcat or F-8 Crusader?
The F-14 Tomcat has a longer range at 3,000 km compared to the F-8 Crusader's 2,791 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-14 Tomcat or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader has a higher service ceiling at 17,678 meters (57,998 ft) compared to the F-14 Tomcat's 17,069 meters (56,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-14 Tomcat or F-8 Crusader?
The F-14 Tomcat has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 33,724 kg compared to the F-8 Crusader's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-14 Tomcat or F-8 Crusader?
The F-14 Tomcat is longer at 19.1 meters compared to the F-8 Crusader's 16.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-14 Tomcat or F-8 Crusader?
The F-14 Tomcat is more expensive at approximately $38 million per unit compared to the F-8 Crusader at $2.5 million.
Which entered service first, the F-14 Tomcat or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader entered service first in 1957, 15 years before the F-14 Tomcat which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-14 Tomcat or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader has been produced in greater numbers with 1,219 units compared to 712 units of the F-14 Tomcat.