F-8 Crusader vs J-35 Draken
| American fighter aircraft, notable for its Cold War-era use, largely deployed in the Vietnam War and the Cuban Missile Crisis. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Vought |
| First flight | 25 March 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1957 |
| Number produced | 1219 units |
| Average unit price | $2.5 million |
| Swedish fighter jet from the Cold War era, renowned for Arctic Circle operations and exports to Denmark, Finland and Austria. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Saab |
| First flight | 25 October 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1959 |
| Number produced | 651 units |
| Average unit price | $2.5 million |
| Wing area | 34.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 16.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1971 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 730 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,678 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,956 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,853 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 49.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2120 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,750 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 20,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,865 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,759 kgf â—‰ |
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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 J-35 Draken has a longer range at 2,750 km compared to the F-8 Crusader's 730 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.