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F-4 Phantom II vs F-5E Tiger II

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
Northrop F-5E Tiger II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-5E Tiger II
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Specifications
F-4 Phantom II F-5E Tiger II
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Northrop
First flight 27 May 1958 11 August 1972
Year introduced 1962 1976
Number produced 5195 units 1399 units
Average unit price $3 million $3 million
Wing area 49.2 m² 17.3 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 8.1 m
Height 5.0 m 4.1 m
Length 19.0 m 14.5 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 1700 km/h
Operational range 680 km 891 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 15,789 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 11,187 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 4,349 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,093 kgf 2 x 1,588 kgf
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Overview

The F-4 Phantom II and the F-5E Tiger II are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell and Northrop respectively.

Top speed is 2,370 km/h for the F-4 Phantom II vs 1,700 km/h for the F-5E Tiger II. The F-4 Phantom II has an operational range of 680 km vs 891 km for the F-5E Tiger II. The F-4 Phantom II operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 15,789 m for the F-5E Tiger II. At 28,030 kg MTOW, the F-4 Phantom II is 2.5x the F-5E Tiger II's 11,187 kg.

The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in 5,195 units vs 1,399 for the F-5E Tiger II. Unit cost is $3M for the F-4 Phantom II vs $3M for the F-5E Tiger II. The F-4 Phantom II first flew 14 years before the F-5E Tiger II (1958 vs 1972).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 670 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II has a longer range at 891 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 15,789 meters (51,801 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 11,187 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the F-5E Tiger II's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-5E Tiger II is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 14 years before the F-5E Tiger II which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or F-5E Tiger II?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 1,399 units of the F-5E Tiger II.