| Attribute | Northrop YF-17 × | Douglas F4D Skyray × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman | Douglas Aircraft Co. |
| Model | Northrop YF-17 | Douglas F4D Skyray |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1972 | 1950 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1974 | 1958 |
| Type | Fighter Jets | Fighter Jets |
| Icao | YF17 | F4D |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x General Electric YJ101-100 | 1x Pratt & Whitney J57-P-8 |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 14,400 | 16,000 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 2,130 | 1,161 |
| Travel range (km) | 4,445 | 1,926 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 18,288 | 16,764 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 254 | 92.96 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 13,894 | 12,300 |
| Max payload (kg) | 4,369 | 2,000 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior length (m) | 16.92 | 13.8 |
| Tail height (m) | 4.42 | 3.96 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 0.9 | 1 |
| Wing span (m) | 10.67 | 10.21 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |