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F-15I Ra'am vs F-4 Phantom II

F-15I Ra'am vs F-4 Phantom II at a glance — top speed 2,655 vs 2,370 km/h, range 4,450 vs 2,699 km, max takeoff weight 36,741 vs 28,030 kg, built 25 vs 5,195 units.

McDonnell Douglas F-15I Ra'am combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-15I Ra'am
McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
Specifications
F-15I Ra'am F-4 Phantom II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas McDonnell
First flight 12 September 1997 27 May 1958
Year introduced 1998 1962
Number produced 25 units 5195 units
Average unit price $45 million $2.4 million
Wing area 56.5 m² 49.2 m²
Wingspan 13.1 m 11.7 m
Height 5.6 m 5.0 m
Length 19.4 m 19.0 m
Maximum speed 2655 km/h 2370 km/h
Operational range 4,450 km 2,699 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 18,288 m
Max. takeoff weight 36,741 kg 28,030 kg
Empty weight 14,379 kg 13,757 kg
Total thrust 2 x 13,200 kgf 2 x 8,094 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-15I Ra'am or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-15I Ra'am 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-15I Ra'am or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-15I Ra'am has a longer range at 4,450 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 2,699 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-15I Ra'am 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-15I Ra'am's 18,288 meters (60,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-15I Ra'am or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-15I Ra'am has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 36,741 kg compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 28,030 kg.
Which is larger, the F-15I Ra'am or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-15I Ra'am is longer at 19.4 meters compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 19.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-15I Ra'am or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-15I Ra'am is more expensive at approximately $45 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $2.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-15I Ra'am or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 36 years before the F-15I Ra'am which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-15I Ra'am or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 25 units of the F-15I Ra'am.