Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II vs. McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
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Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II |
versus |
McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
15.67 m |
51 ft 4 in |
length |
12.19 m |
40 ft 0 in |
4.33 m |
14 ft 2 in |
height |
4.57 m |
15 ft |
10.7 m |
35 ft 1 in |
wingspan |
8.08 m |
26 ft 6 in |
Pratt & Whitney F135 and GE Rolls-Royce Fighter Engine Team F136 |
engines |
1x Pratt & Whitney J52-P-6A Jet |
40,000 lb |
thrust per engine |
8,500 pound-force |
40,000 lb |
total thrust |
8,500 pound-force |
31,800 kg |
70,000 lb |
MTOW |
11,113 kg |
24,500 lb |
1,380 mi |
1,200 nm |
range |
3,222 km |
1,739 nm |
520 kt |
302 mph |
cruise speed |
586 kts |
364 mph |
18,000 pounds of total ordinance |
capacity |
Up to 9,155 pounds of weapons on 5 hardpoints |
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Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.