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F-8 Crusader vs Supermarine Scimitar

F-8 Crusader vs Supermarine Scimitar at a glance — top speed 1,971 vs 1,185 km/h, range 2,791 vs 2,291 km, max takeoff weight 13,000 vs 15,513 kg, built 1,219 vs 76 units.

Vought F-8 Crusader combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-8 Crusader
Supermarine Scimitar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Supermarine Scimitar
Specifications
F-8 Crusader Supermarine Scimitar
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought Supermarine
First flight 25 March 1955 19 January 1956
Year introduced 1957 1957
Number produced 1219 units 76 units
Average unit price $2.5 million --
Wing area 34.8 m² 45.1 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 11.3 m
Height 4.8 m 5.3 m
Length 16.5 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 1971 km/h 1185 km/h
Operational range 2,791 km 2,291 km
Service ceiling 17,678 m 14,021 m
Max. takeoff weight 13,000 kg 15,513 kg
Empty weight 7,956 kg 10,869 kg
Total thrust 1 x 8,165 kgf 2 x 5,103 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-8 Crusader or Supermarine Scimitar?
The F-8 Crusader is faster with a maximum speed of 1,971 km/h compared to the Supermarine Scimitar's 1,185 km/h, a difference of 786 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-8 Crusader or Supermarine Scimitar?
The F-8 Crusader has a longer range at 2,791 km compared to the Supermarine Scimitar's 2,291 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-8 Crusader or Supermarine Scimitar?
The F-8 Crusader has a higher service ceiling at 17,678 meters (57,998 ft) compared to the Supermarine Scimitar's 14,021 meters (46,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-8 Crusader or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Supermarine Scimitar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,513 kg compared to the F-8 Crusader's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-8 Crusader or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Supermarine Scimitar is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the F-8 Crusader's 16.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-8 Crusader or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Supermarine Scimitar entered service first in 1957, 0 years before the F-8 Crusader which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-8 Crusader or Supermarine Scimitar?
The F-8 Crusader has been produced in greater numbers with 1,219 units compared to 76 units of the Supermarine Scimitar.