AMX vs F-4 Phantom II
Overview
The AMX and the F-4 Phantom II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Alenia/Aermacchi/Embraer and McDonnell respectively.
The F-4 Phantom II reaches 2,370 km/h — 2.0x the AMX's 1,160 km/h. The AMX has an operational range of 550 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 13,000 m for the AMX. At 28,030 kg MTOW, the F-4 Phantom II is 2.2x the AMX's 13,000 kg.
The AMX has been produced in 200 units vs 5,195 for the F-4 Phantom II. Unit cost is $13M for the AMX vs $3M for the F-4 Phantom II. The F-4 Phantom II first flew 26 years before the AMX (1958 vs 1984).
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Alenia/Aermacchi/Embraer |
| First flight | 15 May 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number produced | 200 units |
| Average unit price | $13 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 | 68.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1160 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 550 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,730 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 5,003 kgf â—‰ |
| 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 8,093 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AMX or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the AMX's 1,160 km/h, a difference of 1,210 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AMX or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 680 km compared to the AMX's 550 km.
Which can fly higher, the AMX 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 AMX's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the AMX or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the AMX's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the AMX or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the AMX's 13.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AMX or F-4 Phantom II?
The AMX is more expensive at approximately $13 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AMX or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 27 years before the AMX which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AMX or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 200 units of the AMX.