AV-8B Harrier II vs F-4 Phantom II
The AV-8B Harrier II and the F-4 Phantom II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas/BAe and McDonnell respectively. The F-4 Phantom II reaches 2,370 km/h — 2.2x the AV-8B Harrier II's 1,070 km/h. The AV-8B Harrier II has an operational range of 2,200 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 15,240 m for the AV-8B Harrier II. The AV-8B Harrier II has been produced in 337 units vs 5,195 for the F-4 Phantom II. Unit cost is $26M for the AV-8B Harrier II vs $3M for the F-4 Phantom II. The F-4 Phantom II first flew 13 years before the AV-8B Harrier II (1958 vs 1971).
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas/BAe |
| First flight | 6 January 1971 |
| Year introduced | 1983 |
| Number produced | 337 units |
| Average unit price | $26 million |
| American fighter-bomber, renowned for its widespread use in the Vietnam War and numerous other international military conflicts. | |
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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 | 22.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1070 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,200 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 14,100 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,340 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 10,500 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 AV-8B Harrier II or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the AV-8B Harrier II's 1,070 km/h, a difference of 1,300 km/h.
Which has longer range, the AV-8B Harrier II or F-4 Phantom II?
The AV-8B Harrier II has a longer range at 2,200 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the AV-8B Harrier II 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 AV-8B Harrier II's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the AV-8B Harrier II or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the AV-8B Harrier II's 14,100 kg.
Which is larger, the AV-8B Harrier II or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the AV-8B Harrier II's 14.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the AV-8B Harrier II or F-4 Phantom II?
The AV-8B Harrier II is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the AV-8B Harrier II or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 21 years before the AV-8B Harrier II which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AV-8B Harrier II or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 337 units of the AV-8B Harrier II.