EMB-314 Super Tucano vs F-4 Phantom II

Overview

The EMB-314 Super Tucano and the F-4 Phantom II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and McDonnell respectively.

The F-4 Phantom II reaches 2,370 km/h β€” 4.0x the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 590 km/h. The EMB-314 Super Tucano has an operational range of 1,330 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 10,668 m for the EMB-314 Super Tucano. At 28,030 kg MTOW, the F-4 Phantom II is 5.2x the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 5,400 kg.

The EMB-314 Super Tucano has been produced in 260 units vs 5,195 for the F-4 Phantom II. Unit cost is $10M for the EMB-314 Super Tucano vs $3M for the F-4 Phantom II. The F-4 Phantom II first flew 41 years before the EMB-314 Super Tucano (1958 vs 1999).

Brazilian turboprop light attack and counter-insurgency aircraft, designed in the late 20th century, extensively used for border patrol, training, and aerial interception.
Embraer EMB-314 Super Tucano Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer
First flight 2 June 1999
Year introduced 2003
Number produced 260 units
Average unit price $10 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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 19.4 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.1 m β—‰
Height 4.0 m β—‰
Length 11.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 590 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,330 km β—‰
Service ceiling 10,668 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,400 kg β—‰
Empty weight 3,200 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 1,196 kW β—‰
Wing area 49.2 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.7 m β—‰
Height 5.0 m β—‰
Length 19.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2370 km/h β—‰
Operational range 680 km β—‰
Service ceiling 18,288 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg β—‰
Empty weight 13,757 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 8,093 kgf β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 590 km/h, a difference of 1,780 km/h.
Which has longer range, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or F-4 Phantom II?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano has a longer range at 1,330 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the EMB-314 Super Tucano 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 EMB-314 Super Tucano's 10,668 meters (35,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 5,400 kg.
Which is larger, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the EMB-314 Super Tucano's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or F-4 Phantom II?
The EMB-314 Super Tucano is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 41 years before the EMB-314 Super Tucano which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the EMB-314 Super Tucano or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 260 units of the EMB-314 Super Tucano.