Comparison of Douglas A-4 Skyhawk and Shenyang J-8

Attribute	Shenyang J-8 ×	Douglas A-4 Skyhawk ×
General
Manufacturer	Shenyang	Douglas Aircraft Co.
Model	Shenyang J-8	Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Country	China	United States
Manufactured from (year)	1979	1954
Manufactured to (year)	2010	1979
Type	Fighter Jets	Fighter Jets
Icao	-	A4
Performance
Engine	2x Guizhou WP-13B	1x Pratt & Whitney J52-P-6A
Power, lbf (lbf)	15,430	8,500
Avionics	-	Bendix AN/APN-141, Stewart-Warner AN/APQ-145
Max cruise speed (km/h)	2,222	1,085
Approach speed (km/h)	-	183
Travel range (km)	2,200	3,221
Service ceiling (m)	17,983	12,878
Rate of climb (m/sec)	200	52.32
Take off distance (m)	630	-
Landing distance (m)	900	-
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	17,800	11,115
Max payload (kg)	6,500	4,000
Fuel tank capacity (l)	5,546	6,799
Dimensions
Seats	1	1
Exterior length (m)	21.6	12.22
Tail height (m)	5.41	4.6
Fuselage diameter (m)	1.2	1
Wing span (m)	9.3	8.38
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets