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F-4 Phantom II vs F-8 Crusader

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
Vought F-8 Crusader combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-8 Crusader
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Specifications
F-4 Phantom II F-8 Crusader
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Vought
First flight 27 May 1958 25 March 1955
Year introduced 1962 1957
Number produced 5195 units 1219 units
Average unit price $3 million $2.5 million
Wing area 49.2 m² 34.8 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 10.9 m
Height 5.0 m 4.8 m
Length 19.0 m 16.5 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 1971 km/h
Operational range 680 km 730 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 17,678 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 13,000 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 7,956 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,093 kgf 1 x 4,853 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or F-8 Crusader?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the F-8 Crusader's 1,971 km/h, a difference of 399 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader has a longer range at 730 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or F-8 Crusader?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the F-8 Crusader's 17,678 meters (57,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or F-8 Crusader?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the F-8 Crusader's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or F-8 Crusader?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the F-8 Crusader's 16.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or F-8 Crusader?
The F-4 Phantom II is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the F-8 Crusader at $2.5 million.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or F-8 Crusader?
The F-8 Crusader entered service first in 1957, 5 years before the F-4 Phantom II which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or F-8 Crusader?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 1,219 units of the F-8 Crusader.