F-105 Thunderchief vs F-4 Phantom II
Overview
The F-105 Thunderchief and the F-4 Phantom II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by Republic and McDonnell respectively.
Top speed is 2,208 km/h for the F-105 Thunderchief vs 2,370 km/h for the F-4 Phantom II. The F-105 Thunderchief has an operational range of 1,252 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 14,783 m for the F-105 Thunderchief.
The F-105 Thunderchief has been produced in 833 units vs 5,195 for the F-4 Phantom II. Unit cost is $2.7M for the F-105 Thunderchief vs $3M for the F-4 Phantom II. The F-105 Thunderchief first flew 3 years before the F-4 Phantom II (1955 vs 1958).
| American supersonic fighter-bomber, notably deployed during the Vietnam War for nuclear strike and conventionally armed ground-attack missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Republic |
| First flight | 22 October 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 833 units |
| Average unit price | $2.7 million |
| American fighter-bomber, renowned for its widespread use in the Vietnam War and numerous other international military conflicts. | |
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| 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 | 35.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 10.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2208 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,252 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 14,783 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,834 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 12,470 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 7,798 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 49.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 19.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 2370 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 680 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 18,288 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,030 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 13,757 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,093 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-105 Thunderchief 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-105 Thunderchief's 2,208 km/h, a difference of 162 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-105 Thunderchief has a longer range at 1,252 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-105 Thunderchief 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-105 Thunderchief's 14,783 meters (48,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the F-105 Thunderchief's 23,834 kg.
Which is larger, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-105 Thunderchief is longer at 19.6 meters compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 19.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the F-105 Thunderchief at $2.7 million.
Which entered service first, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-105 Thunderchief entered service first in 1958, 4 years before the F-4 Phantom II which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-105 Thunderchief or F-4 Phantom II?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 833 units of the F-105 Thunderchief.