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Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs F-4 Phantom II

Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2
McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
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Specifications
Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 F-4 Phantom II
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Mitsubishi McDonnell
First flight 20 July 1971 27 May 1958
Year introduced 1977 1962
Number produced 77 units 5195 units
Average unit price $22 million $3 million
Wing area 21.0 m² 49.2 m²
Wingspan 7.9 m 11.7 m
Height 4.4 m 5.0 m
Length 17.9 m 19.0 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 2370 km/h
Operational range 2,870 km 2,699 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 18,288 m
Max. takeoff weight 12,800 kg 28,030 kg
Empty weight 6,197 kg 13,757 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,272 kgf 2 x 8,094 kgf
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Overview

The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 and the F-4 Phantom II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Mitsubishi and McDonnell respectively.

Top speed is 1,700 km/h for the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs 2,370 km/h for the F-4 Phantom II. The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has an operational range of 2,870 km vs 2,699 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 Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2. At 28,030 kg MTOW, the F-4 Phantom II is 2.2:1 the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2's 12,800 kg.

The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has been produced in 77 units vs 5,195 for the F-4 Phantom II. Unit cost is $22M for the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 vs $3M for the F-4 Phantom II. The F-4 Phantom II first flew 13 years before the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 (1958 vs 1971).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 670 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or F-4 Phantom II?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 has a longer range at 2,870 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 2,699 km.
Which can fly higher, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 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 Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2's 12,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2's 17.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or F-4 Phantom II?
The Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 is more expensive at approximately $22 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 15 years before the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2 or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 77 units of the Mitsubishi F-1 / T-2.