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A-7 Corsair II vs F-4 Phantom II

Vought A-7 Corsair II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 A-7 Corsair II
McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
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Specifications
A-7 Corsair II F-4 Phantom II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Vought McDonnell
First flight 27 September 1965 27 May 1958
Year introduced 1966 1962
Number produced 1545 units 5195 units
Average unit price $2 million $3 million
Wing area 34.8 m² 49.2 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 11.7 m
Height 4.9 m 5.0 m
Length 14.1 m 19.0 m
Maximum speed 1123 km/h 2370 km/h
Operational range 1,981 km 680 km
Service ceiling 12,800 m 18,288 m
Max. takeoff weight 19,050 kg 28,030 kg
Empty weight 8,840 kg 13,757 kg
Total thrust 1 x 6,795 kgf 2 x 8,093 kgf
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Overview

The A-7 Corsair II and the F-4 Phantom II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Vought and McDonnell respectively.

The F-4 Phantom II reaches 2,370 km/h — 2.1x the A-7 Corsair II's 1,123 km/h. The A-7 Corsair II has an operational range of 1,981 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 12,800 m for the A-7 Corsair II.

The A-7 Corsair II has been produced in 1,545 units vs 5,195 for the F-4 Phantom II. Unit cost is $2M for the A-7 Corsair II vs $3M for the F-4 Phantom II. The F-4 Phantom II first flew 7 years before the A-7 Corsair II (1958 vs 1965).

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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.