Comparison of Lockheed Martin T50 Golden Eagle and Vought F8U Crusader [S]ave
| Attribute |  Vought F8U Crusader × |  Lockheed Martin T50 Golden Eagle × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Vought | Lockheed Martin Aeronautics |
| Model | Vought F8U Crusader | Lockheed Martin T50 Golden Eagle |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1957 | 2005 |
| Manufactured to (year) | 1964 | - |
| Type | Fighter Jets | Military Trainers |
| Icao | F8 | K50 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 1x Pratt & Whitney J57-P-20A | 2x 1 × General Electric F404-102 |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 18,000 | 17,700 |
| Avionics | Magnavox AN/APQ-84 or AN/APQ-94 Fire-control radar | Lockheed Martin Advanced Avionics |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 1,861 | 1,833 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | - | 241 |
| Travel range (km) | 2,259 | 1,852 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | - | 0.793 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 17,983 | 14,630 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 96.52 | 198.12 |
| Take off distance (m) | - | 400 |
| Landing distance (m) | - | 520 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 15,422 | 13,517 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 13,154 | 10,300 |
| Max payload (kg) | 2,450 | 4,536 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 5,016 | 3,331 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 1 | 2 |
| Exterior length (m) | 16.6 | 12.98 |
| Tail height (m) | 4.8 | 4.78 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 1.1 | 1 |
| Wing span (m) | 10.87 | 9.17 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | No Winglets |
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