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A-10 Thunderbolt II vs F-4 Phantom II

A-10 Thunderbolt II vs F-4 Phantom II at a glance — top speed 675 vs 2,370 km/h, range 4,150 vs 2,699 km, max takeoff weight 22,680 vs 28,030 kg, built 716 vs 5,195 units.

Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-10 Thunderbolt II
McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
Specifications
A-10 Thunderbolt II F-4 Phantom II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Fairchild Republic McDonnell
First flight 10 May 1972 27 May 1958
Year introduced 1975 1962
Number produced 716 units 5195 units
Average unit price $12.1 million $2.4 million
Wing area 47.0 m² 49.2 m²
Wingspan 17.5 m 11.7 m
Height 4.5 m 5.0 m
Length 16.3 m 19.0 m
Maximum speed 675 km/h 2370 km/h
Operational range 4,150 km 2,699 km
Service ceiling 13,716 m 18,288 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,680 kg 28,030 kg
Empty weight 11,321 kg 13,757 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,224 kgf 2 x 8,094 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 A-10 Thunderbolt II has a longer range at 4,150 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 2,699 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 $12 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $2.4 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.