A-7 Corsair II vs F-4 Phantom II

American attack aircraft, prominent in the Vietnam and Gulf Wars, renowned for light weight and high load-carrying ability.
Picture of A-7 Corsair II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought
First flight 27 September 1965
Year introduced 1966
Number produced 1545 units
Average unit price $2 million
American fighter-bomber, renowned for its widespread use in the Vietnam War and numerous other international military conflicts.
Picture of F-4 Phantom II
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 34.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.8 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 14.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1123 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,981 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,800 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 19,050 kg â—‰
Empty weight 8,840 kg â—‰
Total thrust 1 x 6,795 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Vought A-7 Corsair II
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—‰
Profile drawing of McDonnell F-4 Phantom II

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A-7 Corsair 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-7 Corsair II's 1,123 km/h, a difference of 1,247 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A-7 Corsair II or F-4 Phantom II?
The A-7 Corsair II has a longer range at 1,981 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the A-7 Corsair 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-7 Corsair II's 12,800 meters (41,994 ft).
Which is heavier, the A-7 Corsair 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-7 Corsair II's 19,050 kg.
Which is larger, the A-7 Corsair II or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the A-7 Corsair II's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A-7 Corsair II or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the A-7 Corsair II at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A-7 Corsair II or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 4 years before the A-7 Corsair II which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A-7 Corsair II or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 1,545 units of the A-7 Corsair II.