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AMCA vs F-4 Phantom II

HAL AMCA combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 AMCA
McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
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Specifications
AMCA F-4 Phantom II
Origin country 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer HAL McDonnell
First flight -- 27 May 1958
Year introduced -- 1962
Number produced N/A 5195 units
Average unit price -- $3 million
Wing area 55.0 m² 49.2 m²
Wingspan 11.1 m 11.7 m
Height 4.5 m 5.0 m
Length 18.0 m 19.0 m
Maximum speed 1912 km/h 2370 km/h
Operational range 3,240 km 680 km
Service ceiling 20,000 m 18,288 m
Max. takeoff weight 27,000 kg 28,030 kg
Empty weight 12,000 kg 13,757 kg
Total thrust 0 2 x 8,093 kgf
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Overview

The AMCA and the F-4 Phantom II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by HAL and McDonnell respectively.

Top speed is 1,912 km/h for the AMCA vs 2,370 km/h for the F-4 Phantom II. The AMCA has an operational range of 3,240 km vs 680 km for the F-4 Phantom II. The AMCA operates at altitudes up to 20,000 m compared to 18,288 m for the F-4 Phantom II.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AMCA or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the AMCA's 1,912 km/h, a difference of 458 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AMCA or F-4 Phantom II?
The AMCA has a longer range at 3,240 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the AMCA or F-4 Phantom II?
The AMCA has a higher service ceiling at 20,000 meters (65,616 ft) compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 18,288 meters (60,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AMCA or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the AMCA's 27,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AMCA or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the AMCA's 18.0 meters.