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F-100 Super Sabre vs F-4 Phantom II

F-100 Super Sabre vs F-4 Phantom II at a glance — top speed 1,487 vs 2,370 km/h, range 3,211 vs 2,699 km, max takeoff weight 15,800 vs 28,030 kg, built 2,294 vs 5,195 units.

North American F-100 Super Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
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McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
F-100 Super Sabre F-4 Phantom II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer North American McDonnell
First flight 25 May 1953 27 May 1958
Year introduced 1954 1960
Number produced 2294 units 5195 units
Average unit price $2 million $2.4 million
Wing area 37.0 m² 49.2 m²
Wingspan 11.8 m 11.7 m
Height 5.0 m 5.0 m
Length 15.2 m 19.2 m
Maximum speed 1487 km/h 2370 km/h
Operational range 3,211 km 2,699 km
Service ceiling 15,240 m 18,288 m
Max. takeoff weight 15,800 kg 28,030 kg
Empty weight 9,500 kg 13,757 kg
Total thrust 1 x 7,257 kgf 2 x 8,094 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 1,487 km/h, a difference of 883 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 2,699 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 19.2 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 $2.4 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, 6 years before the F-4 Phantom II which entered service in 1960.
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.