A-5 Vigilante vs F-4 Phantom II
| American supersonic bomber, renowned for Cold War nuclear deterrent role, later adapted for reconnaissance missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | North American |
| First flight | 31 August 1958 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 167 units |
| Average unit price | $10 million |
| American fighter-bomber, renowned for its widespread use in the Vietnam War and numerous other international military conflicts. | |
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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 | 65.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2123 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,804 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,880 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,615 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 14,870 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 9,786 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 49.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2370 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 680 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,288 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,030 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 13,757 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 16,186 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A-5 Vigilante 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-5 Vigilante's 2,123 km/h, a difference of 247 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-5 Vigilante or F-4 Phantom II?
The A-5 Vigilante has a longer range at 1,804 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-5 Vigilante 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-5 Vigilante's 15,880 meters (52,099 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-5 Vigilante or F-4 Phantom II?
The A-5 Vigilante has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,615 kg compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 28,030 kg.
Which is larger, the A-5 Vigilante or F-4 Phantom II?
The A-5 Vigilante is longer at 23.3 meters compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 19.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-5 Vigilante or F-4 Phantom II?
The A-5 Vigilante is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A-5 Vigilante or F-4 Phantom II?
The A-5 Vigilante entered service first in 1961, 1 years before the F-4 Phantom II which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-5 Vigilante or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 167 units of the A-5 Vigilante.