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F-8 Crusader vs FJ-4 Fury

F-8 Crusader vs FJ-4 Fury at a glance — top speed 1,971 vs 1,094 km/h, range 2,791 vs 3,250 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 10,750 kg, built 1,219 vs 374 units.

Vought F-8 Crusader combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-8 Crusader
North American FJ-4 Fury combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 FJ-4 Fury
Specifications
F-8 Crusader FJ-4 Fury
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought North American
First flight 25 March 1955 28 October 1954
Year introduced 1957 1955
Number produced 1219 units 374 units
Average unit price $2.5 million --
Wing area 34.8 m² 31.5 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 11.9 m
Height 4.8 m 4.2 m
Length 16.5 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 1971 km/h 1094 km/h
Operational range 2,791 km 3,250 km
Service ceiling 17,678 m 14,300 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 10,750 kg
Empty weight 7,956 kg 5,992 kg
Total thrust 1 x 8,165 kgf 1 x 3,493 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-8 Crusader or FJ-4 Fury?
The F-8 Crusader is faster with a maximum speed of 1,971 km/h compared to the FJ-4 Fury's 1,094 km/h, a difference of 877 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-8 Crusader or FJ-4 Fury?
The FJ-4 Fury has a longer range at 3,250 km compared to the F-8 Crusader's 2,791 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-8 Crusader or FJ-4 Fury?
The F-8 Crusader has a higher service ceiling at 17,678 meters (57,998 ft) compared to the FJ-4 Fury's 14,300 meters (46,916 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-8 Crusader or FJ-4 Fury?
The F-8 Crusader has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the FJ-4 Fury's 10,750 kg.
Which is larger, the F-8 Crusader or FJ-4 Fury?
The F-8 Crusader is longer at 16.5 meters compared to the FJ-4 Fury's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-8 Crusader or FJ-4 Fury?
The FJ-4 Fury entered service first in 1955, 2 years before the F-8 Crusader which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-8 Crusader or FJ-4 Fury?
The F-8 Crusader has been produced in greater numbers with 1,219 units compared to 374 units of the FJ-4 Fury.