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F-100 Super Sabre vs F-4 Phantom II

North American F-100 Super Sabre combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-100 Super Sabre
McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
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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 1962
Number produced 2294 units 5195 units
Average unit price $2 million $3 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 19.0 m
Maximum speed 1390 km/h 2370 km/h
Operational range 3,211 km 680 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 4,587 kgf 2 x 8,093 kgf
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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).

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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.