F-15 Eagle vs F-4 Phantom II

American twin-engine, all-weather tactical fighter, prominent during Cold War, deployed extensively in Middle East conflicts.
F-15 Eagle Combat photo
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas
First flight 27 July 1972
Year introduced 1976
Number produced 1198 units
Average unit price $29 million
American fighter-bomber, renowned for its widespread use in the Vietnam War and numerous other international military conflicts.
F-4 Phantom II Combat photo
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 56.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 13.1 m â—‰
Height 5.6 m â—‰
Length 19.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2655 km/h â—‰
Operational range 3,971 km â—‰
Service ceiling 19,812 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 30,844 kg â—‰
Empty weight 12,701 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 15,830 kgf â—‰
McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle Combat profile drawing
Wing area 49.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.7 m â—‰
Height 5.0 m â—‰
Length 19.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 2370 km/h â—‰
Operational range 680 km â—‰
Service ceiling 18,288 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg â—‰
Empty weight 13,757 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 16,186 kgf â—‰
McDonnell F-4 Phantom II Combat profile drawing

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15 Eagle or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-15 Eagle 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-15 Eagle or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-15 Eagle has a longer range at 3,971 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15 Eagle or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher service ceiling at 19,812 meters (65,000 ft) compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 18,288 meters (60,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15 Eagle or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-15 Eagle has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 30,844 kg compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 28,030 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15 Eagle or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-15 Eagle is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 19.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15 Eagle or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-15 Eagle is more expensive at approximately $29 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15 Eagle or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 14 years before the F-15 Eagle which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15 Eagle or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 1,198 units of the F-15 Eagle.