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A-5 Vigilante vs F-4 Phantom II

A-5 Vigilante vs F-4 Phantom II at a glance — top speed 2,123 vs 2,370 km/h, range 1,804 vs 2,699 km, max takeoff weight 28,615 vs 28,030 kg, built 167 vs 5,195 units.

North American A-5 Vigilante combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-5 Vigilante
McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
Specifications
A-5 Vigilante F-4 Phantom II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American McDonnell
First flight 31 August 1958 27 May 1958
Year introduced 1961 1962
Number produced 167 units 5195 units
Average unit price $10 million $2.4 million
Wing area 65.1 m² 49.2 m²
Wingspan 16.2 m 11.7 m
Height 5.9 m 5.0 m
Length 23.3 m 19.0 m
Maximum speed 2123 km/h 2370 km/h
Operational range 1,804 km 2,699 km
Service ceiling 15,880 m 18,288 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,615 kg 28,030 kg
Empty weight 14,870 kg 13,757 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,786 kgf 2 x 8,094 kgf
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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 F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 2,699 km compared to the A-5 Vigilante's 1,804 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 $2.4 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.