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Alpha Jet vs F-4 Phantom II

Alpha Jet vs F-4 Phantom II at a glance — top speed 1,000 vs 2,370 km/h, range 2,940 vs 2,699 km, max takeoff weight 7,500 vs 28,030 kg, built 480 vs 5,195 units.

Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 Alpha Jet
McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
Specifications
Alpha Jet F-4 Phantom II
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Dassault/Dornier McDonnell
First flight 26 October 1973 27 May 1958
Year introduced 1978 1962
Number produced 480 units 5195 units
Average unit price $8 million $2.4 million
Wing area 17.5 m² 49.2 m²
Wingspan 9.1 m 11.7 m
Height 4.2 m 5.0 m
Length 13.2 m 19.0 m
Maximum speed 1000 km/h 2370 km/h
Operational range 2,940 km 2,699 km
Service ceiling 14,630 m 18,288 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,500 kg 28,030 kg
Empty weight 3,515 kg 13,757 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,700 kgf 2 x 8,094 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Alpha Jet or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the Alpha Jet's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 1,370 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alpha Jet or F-4 Phantom II?
The Alpha Jet has a longer range at 2,940 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 2,699 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alpha Jet 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 Alpha Jet's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alpha Jet or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the Alpha Jet's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Alpha Jet or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the Alpha Jet's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alpha Jet or F-4 Phantom II?
The Alpha Jet is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $2.4 million.
Which entered service first, the Alpha Jet or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 16 years before the Alpha Jet which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alpha Jet or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 480 units of the Alpha Jet.