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F-14 Tomcat vs F-8 Crusader

Grumman F-14 Tomcat combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-14 Tomcat
Vought F-8 Crusader combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-8 Crusader
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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 730 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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Overview

The F-14 Tomcat and the F-8 Crusader are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Grumman and Vought respectively.

Top speed is 2,485 km/h for the F-14 Tomcat vs 1,971 km/h for the F-8 Crusader. The F-14 Tomcat has an operational range of 3,000 km vs 730 km for the F-8 Crusader. The F-8 Crusader operates at altitudes up to 17,678 m compared to 17,069 m for the F-14 Tomcat. At 33,724 kg MTOW, the F-14 Tomcat is 2.6x the F-8 Crusader's 13,000 kg.

The F-14 Tomcat has been produced in 712 units vs 1,219 for the F-8 Crusader. Unit cost is $38M for the F-14 Tomcat vs $2.5M for the F-8 Crusader. The F-8 Crusader first flew 15 years before the F-14 Tomcat (1955 vs 1970).

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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 730 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.