Buccaneer vs F-4 Phantom II

British carrier-borne attack aircraft, notable for service in the Cold War, extensively deployed in Gulf War operations.
Picture of Buccaneer
Origin country 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Blackburn/Hawker-Siddeley
First flight 30 April 1958
Year introduced 1962
Number produced 211 units
Average unit price $2.5 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 47.8 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.4 m â—‰
Height 5.0 m â—‰
Length 19.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1040 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,700 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,200 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 28,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 14,000 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 5,035 kgf â—‰
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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—‰
3-view profile of F-4 Phantom II

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