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F-8 Crusader vs J-35 Draken

F-8 Crusader vs J-35 Draken at a glance — top speed 1,971 vs 2,120 km/h, range 2,791 vs 2,750 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 16,000 kg, built 1,219 vs 651 units.

Vought F-8 Crusader combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-8 Crusader
Saab J-35 Draken combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇸🇪 J-35 Draken
Specifications
F-8 Crusader J-35 Draken
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought Saab
First flight 25 March 1955 25 October 1955
Year introduced 1957 1959
Number produced 1219 units 651 units
Average unit price $2.5 million $2.5 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 49.2 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 9.4 m
Height 4.8 m 3.9 m
Length 16.5 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 1971 km/h 2120 km/h
Operational range 2,791 km 2,750 km
Service ceiling 17,678 m 20,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 16,000 kg
Empty weight 7,956 kg 7,865 kg
Total thrust 1 x 8,165 kgf 1 x 7,995 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-8 Crusader or J-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken is faster with a maximum speed of 2,120 km/h compared to the F-8 Crusader's 1,971 km/h, a difference of 149 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-8 Crusader or J-35 Draken?
The F-8 Crusader has a longer range at 2,791 km compared to the J-35 Draken's 2,750 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-8 Crusader or J-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the F-8 Crusader's 17,678 meters (57,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-8 Crusader or J-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 16,000 kg compared to the F-8 Crusader's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-8 Crusader or J-35 Draken?
The F-8 Crusader is longer at 16.5 meters compared to the J-35 Draken's 15.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-8 Crusader or J-35 Draken?
The J-35 Draken is more expensive at approximately $2.5 million per unit compared to the F-8 Crusader at $2.5 million.
Which entered service first, the F-8 Crusader or J-35 Draken?
The F-8 Crusader entered service first in 1957, 2 years before the J-35 Draken which entered service in 1959.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-8 Crusader or J-35 Draken?
The F-8 Crusader has been produced in greater numbers with 1,219 units compared to 651 units of the J-35 Draken.