F-100 Super Sabre vs F-8 Crusader
| American fighter-bomber, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Vietnam and the first supersonic in level flight. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | North American |
| First flight | 25 May 1953 |
| Year introduced | 1954 |
| Number produced | 2294 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| American fighter aircraft, notable for its Cold War-era use, largely deployed in the Vietnam War and the Cuban Missile Crisis. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Vought |
| First flight | 25 March 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1957 |
| Number produced | 1219 units |
| Average unit price | $2.5 million |
| Wing area | 37.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1390 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,211 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,587 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1971 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 730 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,678 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,956 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,853 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader is faster with a maximum speed of 1,971 km/h compared to the F-100 Super Sabre's 1,390 km/h, a difference of 581 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-8 Crusader?
The F-100 Super Sabre has a longer range at 3,211 km compared to the F-8 Crusader's 730 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader has a higher service ceiling at 17,678 meters (57,998 ft) compared to the F-100 Super Sabre's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-8 Crusader?
The F-100 Super Sabre has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,800 kg compared to the F-8 Crusader's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader is longer at 16.5 meters compared to the F-100 Super Sabre's 15.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the F-100 Super Sabre at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-8 Crusader?
The F-100 Super Sabre entered service first in 1954, 3 years before the F-8 Crusader which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-8 Crusader?
The F-100 Super Sabre has been produced in greater numbers with 2,294 units compared to 1,219 units of the F-8 Crusader.