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A-37 Dragonfly vs F-4 Phantom II

A-37 Dragonfly vs F-4 Phantom II at a glance — top speed 816 vs 2,370 km/h, range 1,628 vs 2,699 km, max takeoff weight 6,350 vs 28,030 kg, built 577 vs 5,195 units.

Cessna A-37 Dragonfly combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-37 Dragonfly
McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
Specifications
A-37 Dragonfly F-4 Phantom II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Cessna McDonnell
First flight 1 October 1964 27 May 1958
Year introduced 1967 1962
Number produced 577 units 5195 units
Average unit price $160K $2.4 million
Wing area 17.1 m² 49.2 m²
Wingspan 10.9 m 11.7 m
Height 2.7 m 5.0 m
Length 8.6 m 19.0 m
Maximum speed 816 km/h 2370 km/h
Operational range 1,628 km 2,699 km
Service ceiling 12,730 m 18,288 m
Max. takeoff weight 6,350 kg 28,030 kg
Empty weight 2,817 kg 13,757 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,586 kgf 2 x 8,094 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-37 Dragonfly 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-37 Dragonfly's 816 km/h, a difference of 1,554 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 2,699 km compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 1,628 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-37 Dragonfly 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-37 Dragonfly's 12,730 meters (41,765 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 6,350 kg.
Which is larger, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the A-37 Dragonfly's 8.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is more expensive at approximately $2.4 million per unit compared to the A-37 Dragonfly at $0.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 5 years before the A-37 Dragonfly which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-37 Dragonfly or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 577 units of the A-37 Dragonfly.