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F4D Skyray vs F-8 Crusader

F4D Skyray vs F-8 Crusader at a glance — top speed 1,161 vs 1,971 km/h, range 1,926 vs 2,791 km, max takeoff weight 12,300 vs 13,000 kg, built 422 vs 1,219 units.

Douglas F4D Skyray combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F4D Skyray
Vought F-8 Crusader combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-8 Crusader
Specifications
F4D Skyray F-8 Crusader
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Vought
First flight 23 January 1951 25 March 1955
Year introduced 1956 1957
Number produced 422 units 1219 units
Average unit price -- $2.5 million
Wing area 51.8 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 10.9 m
Height 4.0 m 4.8 m
Length 13.8 m 16.5 m
Maximum speed 1161 km/h 1971 km/h
Operational range 1,926 km 2,791 km
Service ceiling 16,764 m 17,678 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,300 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 7,268 kg 7,956 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,257 kgf 1 x 8,165 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F4D Skyray or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader is faster with a maximum speed of 1,971 km/h compared to the F4D Skyray's 1,161 km/h, a difference of 810 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F4D Skyray or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader has a longer range at 2,791 km compared to the F4D Skyray's 1,926 km.
Which can fly higher, the F4D Skyray or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader has a higher service ceiling at 17,678 meters (57,998 ft) compared to the F4D Skyray's 16,764 meters (55,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F4D Skyray or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the F4D Skyray's 12,300 kg.
Which is larger, the F4D Skyray or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader is longer at 16.5 meters compared to the F4D Skyray's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the F4D Skyray or F-8 Crusader?
The F4D Skyray 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 F4D Skyray or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader has been produced in greater numbers with 1,219 units compared to 422 units of the F4D Skyray.