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FJ-4 Fury vs Supermarine Scimitar

FJ-4 Fury vs Supermarine Scimitar at a glance — top speed 1,094 vs 1,185 km/h, range 3,250 vs 2,291 km, max takeoff weight 10,750 vs 15,513 kg, built 374 vs 76 units.

North American FJ-4 Fury combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 FJ-4 Fury
Supermarine Scimitar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Supermarine Scimitar
Specifications
FJ-4 Fury Supermarine Scimitar
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American Supermarine
First flight 28 October 1954 19 January 1956
Year introduced 1955 1957
Number produced 374 units 76 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 31.5 m² 45.1 m²
Wingspan 11.9 m 11.3 m
Height 4.2 m 5.3 m
Length 11.1 m 16.8 m
Maximum speed 1094 km/h 1185 km/h
Operational range 3,250 km 2,291 km
Service ceiling 14,300 m 14,021 m
Max. takeoff weight 10,750 kg 15,513 kg
Empty weight 5,992 kg 10,869 kg
Total thrust 1 x 3,493 kgf 2 x 5,103 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the FJ-4 Fury or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Supermarine Scimitar is faster with a maximum speed of 1,185 km/h compared to the FJ-4 Fury's 1,094 km/h, a difference of 91 km/h.
Which has longer range, the FJ-4 Fury or Supermarine Scimitar?
The FJ-4 Fury has a longer range at 3,250 km compared to the Supermarine Scimitar's 2,291 km.
Which can fly higher, the FJ-4 Fury or Supermarine Scimitar?
The FJ-4 Fury has a higher service ceiling at 14,300 meters (46,916 ft) compared to the Supermarine Scimitar's 14,021 meters (46,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the FJ-4 Fury or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Supermarine Scimitar has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 15,513 kg compared to the FJ-4 Fury's 10,750 kg.
Which is larger, the FJ-4 Fury or Supermarine Scimitar?
The Supermarine Scimitar is longer at 16.8 meters compared to the FJ-4 Fury's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the FJ-4 Fury or Supermarine Scimitar?
The FJ-4 Fury entered service first in 1955, 2 years before the Supermarine Scimitar which entered service in 1957.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the FJ-4 Fury or Supermarine Scimitar?
The FJ-4 Fury has been produced in greater numbers with 374 units compared to 76 units of the Supermarine Scimitar.