A-3 Skywarrior vs F-4 Phantom II
Overview
The A-3 Skywarrior and the F-4 Phantom II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Douglas and McDonnell respectively.
The F-4 Phantom II reaches 2,370 km/h — 2.4x the A-3 Skywarrior's 980 km/h. The A-3 Skywarrior has an operational range of 3,380 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 12,000 m for the A-3 Skywarrior.
The A-3 Skywarrior has been produced in 283 units vs 5,195 for the F-4 Phantom II. The A-3 Skywarrior first flew 6 years before the F-4 Phantom II (1952 vs 1958).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Douglas |
| First flight | 28 October 1952 |
| Year introduced | 1956 |
| Number produced | 283 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
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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 | 75.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 22.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 23.3 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 980 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,380 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 37,195 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 17,876 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,381 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-3 Skywarrior 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-3 Skywarrior's 980 km/h, a difference of 1,390 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-3 Skywarrior or F-4 Phantom II?
The A-3 Skywarrior has a longer range at 3,380 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-3 Skywarrior 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-3 Skywarrior's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-3 Skywarrior or F-4 Phantom II?
The A-3 Skywarrior has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 37,195 kg compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 28,030 kg.
Which is larger, the A-3 Skywarrior or F-4 Phantom II?
The A-3 Skywarrior is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 19.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the A-3 Skywarrior or F-4 Phantom II?
The A-3 Skywarrior entered service first in 1956, 6 years before the F-4 Phantom II which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-3 Skywarrior or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 283 units of the A-3 Skywarrior.