F-14 Tomcat vs F-8 Crusader
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).
| American supersonic, twin-engine fighter jet, dominant during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Grumman |
| First flight | 21 December 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 712 units |
| Average unit price | $38 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 | 52.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2485 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,000 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,069 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,724 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 18,191 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,204 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.5 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1971 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 730 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 17,678 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 7,956 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,853 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 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.