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F-111 Aardvark vs F-4 Phantom II

F-111 Aardvark vs F-4 Phantom II at a glance — top speed 2,655 vs 2,370 km/h, range 5,940 vs 2,699 km, max takeoff weight 45,359 vs 28,030 kg, built 563 vs 5,195 units.

General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-111 Aardvark
McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
Specifications
F-111 Aardvark F-4 Phantom II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer General Dynamics McDonnell
First flight 21 December 1964 27 May 1958
Year introduced 1967 1962
Number produced 563 units 5195 units
Average unit price $15 million $2.4 million
Wing area 61.1 m² 49.2 m²
Wingspan 19.2 m 11.7 m
Height 5.0 m 5.0 m
Length 22.4 m 19.0 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2370 km/h
Operational range 5,940 km 2,699 km
Service ceiling 20,117 m 18,288 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,359 kg 28,030 kg
Empty weight 21,400 kg 13,757 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,385 kgf 2 x 8,094 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-111 Aardvark or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-111 Aardvark is faster with a maximum speed of 2,655 km/h compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 2,370 km/h, a difference of 285 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-111 Aardvark or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-111 Aardvark has a longer range at 5,940 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 2,699 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-111 Aardvark or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher service ceiling at 20,117 meters (66,000 ft) compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 18,288 meters (60,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-111 Aardvark or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-111 Aardvark has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 45,359 kg compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 28,030 kg.
Which is larger, the F-111 Aardvark or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-111 Aardvark is longer at 22.4 meters compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 19.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-111 Aardvark or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-111 Aardvark is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $2.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-111 Aardvark or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 5 years before the F-111 Aardvark which entered service in 1967.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-111 Aardvark or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 563 units of the F-111 Aardvark.