AT-802 vs F-4 Phantom II

The AT-802 and the F-4 Phantom II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Air Tractor and McDonnell respectively. The F-4 Phantom II reaches 2,370 km/h — 6.0x the AT-802's 394 km/h. The AT-802 has an operational range of 1,300 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 7,620 m for the AT-802. At 28,030 kg MTOW, the F-4 Phantom II is 3.9x the AT-802's 7,257 kg. The AT-802 has been produced in 28 units vs 5,195 for the F-4 Phantom II. Unit cost is $4M for the AT-802 vs $3M for the F-4 Phantom II. The F-4 Phantom II first flew 32 years before the AT-802 (1958 vs 1990).

American agricultural and fire-fighting aircraft, introduced in the 1990s, extensively deployed for crop dusting and fire suppression globally.
Air Tractor AT-802 Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Air Tractor
First flight 30 October 1990
Year introduced 1991
Number produced 28 units
Average unit price $4 million
American fighter-bomber, renowned for its widespread use in the Vietnam War and numerous other international military conflicts.
McDonnell F-4 Phantom II Combat profile drawing
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 37.0 m²
Wingspan 18.1 m
Height 3.9 m
Length 10.7 m
Maximum speed 394 km/h
Operational range 1,300 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 7,257 kg
Empty weight 2,951 kg
Total thrust 1 x 1,007 kW
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 16,186 kgf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the AT-802 or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the AT-802's 394 km/h, a difference of 1,976 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AT-802 or F-4 Phantom II?
The AT-802 has a longer range at 1,300 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the AT-802 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 AT-802's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AT-802 or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the AT-802's 7,257 kg.
Which is larger, the AT-802 or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the AT-802's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AT-802 or F-4 Phantom II?
The AT-802 is more expensive at approximately $4.0 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AT-802 or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 29 years before the AT-802 which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AT-802 or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 28 units of the AT-802.