Alphajet vs F-4 Phantom II
Overview
The Alphajet and the F-4 Phantom II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Dassault-Bréguet/Dornier and McDonnell respectively.
The F-4 Phantom II reaches 2,370 km/h — 2.4x the Alphajet's 1,000 km/h. The Alphajet has an operational range of 1,095 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 14,630 m for the Alphajet. At 28,030 kg MTOW, the F-4 Phantom II is 3.7x the Alphajet's 7,500 kg.
The Alphajet has been produced in 480 units vs 5,195 for the F-4 Phantom II. Unit cost is $8M for the Alphajet vs $3M for the F-4 Phantom II. The F-4 Phantom II first flew 15 years before the Alphajet (1958 vs 1973).
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault-Bréguet/Dornier |
| First flight | 26 October 1973 |
| Year introduced | 1978 |
| Number produced | 480 units |
| Average unit price | $8 million |
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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 | 17.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 13.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1000 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,095 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,630 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,500 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,515 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,350 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 49.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2370 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 680 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,288 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,030 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 13,757 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,093 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Alphajet or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the Alphajet's 1,000 km/h, a difference of 1,370 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Alphajet or F-4 Phantom II?
The Alphajet has a longer range at 1,095 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the Alphajet 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 Alphajet's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the Alphajet or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the Alphajet's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Alphajet or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the Alphajet's 13.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Alphajet or F-4 Phantom II?
The Alphajet is more expensive at approximately $8.0 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Alphajet or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 16 years before the Alphajet which entered service in 1978.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Alphajet 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 Alphajet.