F-100 Super Sabre vs F-4 Phantom II
Overview
The F-100 Super Sabre and the F-4 Phantom II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by North American and McDonnell respectively.
Top speed is 1,390 km/h for the F-100 Super Sabre vs 2,370 km/h for the F-4 Phantom II. The F-100 Super Sabre has an operational range of 3,211 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 F-100 Super Sabre.
The F-100 Super Sabre has been produced in 2,294 units vs 5,195 for the F-4 Phantom II. Unit cost is $2M for the F-100 Super Sabre vs $3M for the F-4 Phantom II. The F-100 Super Sabre first flew 5 years before the F-4 Phantom II (1953 vs 1958).
| American fighter-bomber, prominent during the Cold War, extensively deployed in Vietnam and the first supersonic in level flight. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | North American |
| First flight | 25 May 1953 |
| Year introduced | 1954 |
| Number produced | 2294 units |
| Average unit price | $2 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 | 37.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 15.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 1390 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,211 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 15,240 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 15,800 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 9,500 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,587 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 F-100 Super Sabre or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the F-100 Super Sabre's 1,390 km/h, a difference of 980 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-100 Super Sabre has a longer range at 3,211 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-100 Super Sabre 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 F-100 Super Sabre's 15,240 meters (50,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the F-100 Super Sabre's 15,800 kg.
Which is larger, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the F-100 Super Sabre's 15.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the F-100 Super Sabre at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-100 Super Sabre entered service first in 1954, 8 years before the F-4 Phantom II which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-100 Super Sabre or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 2,294 units of the F-100 Super Sabre.