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F-8 Crusader vs Mirage III / 5 / 50

Vought F-8 Crusader combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-8 Crusader
Dassault Mirage III / 5 / 50 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Mirage III / 5 / 50
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Specifications
F-8 Crusader Mirage III / 5 / 50
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought Dassault
First flight 25 March 1955 17 November 1956
Year introduced 1957 1961
Number produced 1219 units 1422 units
Average unit price $2.5 million $5 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 8.2 m
Height 4.8 m 4.5 m
Length 16.5 m 15.3 m
Maximum speed 1971 km/h 2350 km/h
Operational range 730 km 2,400 km
Service ceiling 17,678 m 17,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 12,000 kg
Empty weight 7,956 kg 6,740 kg
Total thrust 1 x 8,165 kgf 1 x 6,200 kgf
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Overview

The F-8 Crusader and the Mirage III / 5 / 50 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Vought and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 1,971 km/h for the F-8 Crusader vs 2,350 km/h for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. The F-8 Crusader has an operational range of 730 km vs 2,400 km for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. The F-8 Crusader operates at altitudes up to 17,678 m compared to 17,000 m for the Mirage III / 5 / 50.

The F-8 Crusader has been produced in 1,219 units vs 1,422 for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. Unit cost is $2.5M for the F-8 Crusader vs $5M for the Mirage III / 5 / 50. The F-8 Crusader first flew 1 years before the Mirage III / 5 / 50 (1955 vs 1956).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-8 Crusader or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 2,350 km/h compared to the F-8 Crusader's 1,971 km/h, a difference of 379 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-8 Crusader or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has a longer range at 2,400 km compared to the F-8 Crusader's 730 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-8 Crusader or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The F-8 Crusader has a higher service ceiling at 17,678 meters (57,998 ft) compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 17,000 meters (55,774 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-8 Crusader or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The F-8 Crusader has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 13,000 kg compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 12,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-8 Crusader or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The F-8 Crusader is longer at 16.5 meters compared to the Mirage III / 5 / 50's 15.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-8 Crusader or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 is more expensive at approximately $5.0 million per unit compared to the F-8 Crusader at $2.5 million.
Which entered service first, the F-8 Crusader or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The F-8 Crusader entered service first in 1957, 4 years before the Mirage III / 5 / 50 which entered service in 1961.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-8 Crusader or Mirage III / 5 / 50?
The Mirage III / 5 / 50 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,422 units compared to 1,219 units of the F-8 Crusader.