| Attribute | Northrop YF-17 × | Hawker Hunter × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman | Hawker Beechcraft |
| Model | Northrop YF-17 | Hawker Hunter |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1972 | 1954 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1974 | 1976 |
| Type | Fighter Jets | Fighter Jets |
| Icao | YF17 | - |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x General Electric YJ101-100 | 1x 1 × Rolls-Royce Avon 207 turbojet |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 14,400 | 10,145 |
| Avionics | - | Ekco ARI 5820 ranging radar |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 2,130 | 1,150 |
| Travel range (km) | 4,445 | 3,148 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | - | 1.624 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 18,288 | 15,240 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 254 | 87.38 |
| Take off distance (m) | - | 1,090 |
| Landing distance (m) | - | 795 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 13,894 | 11,158 |
| Max payload (kg) | 4,369 | 1,814 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | - | 1,881 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior length (m) | 16.92 | 14 |
| Tail height (m) | 4.42 | 4.1 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 0.9 | 1.4 |
| Wing span (m) | 10.67 | 10.26 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |