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F4D Skyray vs J-35 Draken

F4D Skyray vs J-35 Draken at a glance — top speed 1,161 vs 2,120 km/h, range 1,926 vs 2,750 km, max takeoff weight 12,300 vs 16,000 kg, built 422 vs 651 units.

Douglas F4D Skyray combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F4D Skyray
Saab J-35 Draken combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 J-35 Draken
Specifications
F4D Skyray J-35 Draken
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Douglas Saab
First flight 23 January 1951 25 October 1955
Year introduced 1956 1959
Number produced 422 units 651 units
Average unit price -- $2.5 million
Wing area 51.8 m² 49.2 m²
Wingspan 10.2 m 9.4 m
Height 4.0 m 3.9 m
Length 13.8 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 1161 km/h 2120 km/h
Operational range 1,926 km 2,750 km
Service ceiling 16,764 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,300 kg 16,000 kg
Empty weight 7,268 kg 7,865 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,257 kgf 1 x 7,995 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F4D Skyray or J-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken is faster with a maximum speed of 2,120 km/h compared to the F4D Skyray's 1,161 km/h, a difference of 959 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F4D Skyray or J-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken has a longer range at 2,750 km compared to the F4D Skyray's 1,926 km.
Which can fly higher, the F4D Skyray or J-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the F4D Skyray's 16,764 meters (55,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F4D Skyray or J-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,000 kg compared to the F4D Skyray's 12,300 kg.
Which is larger, the F4D Skyray or J-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken is longer at 15.3 meters compared to the F4D Skyray's 13.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the F4D Skyray or J-35 Draken?
The F4D Skyray entered service first in 1956, 3 years before the J-35 Draken which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F4D Skyray or J-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken has been produced in greater numbers with 651 units compared to 422 units of the F4D Skyray.