A-10 Thunderbolt II vs F-4 Phantom II
Overview
The A-10 Thunderbolt II and the F-4 Phantom II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Fairchild Republic and McDonnell respectively.
The F-4 Phantom II reaches 2,370 km/h — 3.5x the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 675 km/h. The A-10 Thunderbolt II has an operational range of 463 km vs 680 km for the F-4 Phantom II. The F-4 Phantom II operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 13,716 m for the A-10 Thunderbolt II.
The A-10 Thunderbolt II has been produced in 716 units vs 5,195 for the F-4 Phantom II. Unit cost is $20M for the A-10 Thunderbolt II vs $3M for the F-4 Phantom II. The F-4 Phantom II first flew 14 years before the A-10 Thunderbolt II (1958 vs 1972).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fairchild Republic |
| First flight | 10 May 1972 |
| Year introduced | 1975 |
| Number produced | 716 units |
| Average unit price | $20 million |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell |
| First flight | 27 May 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1962 |
| Number produced | 5195 units |
| Average unit price | $3 million |
| Wing area | 47.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 17.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 675 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 463 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22,680 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 11,321 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,112 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 49.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2370 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 680 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,288 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,030 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 13,757 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,093 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 675 km/h, a difference of 1,695 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 680 km compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 463 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 13,716 meters (45,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 22,680 kg.
Which is larger, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the A-10 Thunderbolt II's 16.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-4 Phantom II?
The A-10 Thunderbolt II is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 13 years before the A-10 Thunderbolt II which entered service in 1975.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-10 Thunderbolt II or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 716 units of the A-10 Thunderbolt II.