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F-4 Phantom II vs F-84 Thunderjet

F-4 Phantom II vs F-84 Thunderjet at a glance — top speed 2,370 vs 1,001 km/h, range 2,699 vs 3,218 km, max takeoff weight 28,030 vs 10,590 kg, built 5,195 vs 7,524 units.

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
Republic F-84 Thunderjet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-84 Thunderjet
Specifications
F-4 Phantom II F-84 Thunderjet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Republic
First flight 27 May 1958 28 February 1946
Year introduced 1962 1950
Number produced 5195 units 7524 units
Average unit price $2.4 million $1.4 million
Wing area 49.2 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 11.1 m
Height 5.0 m 3.8 m
Length 19.0 m 11.6 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 1001 km/h
Operational range 2,699 km 3,218 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 12,344 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 10,590 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 5,200 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,094 kgf 1 x 2,522 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 1,001 km/h, a difference of 1,369 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has a longer range at 3,218 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 2,699 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 12,344 meters (40,498 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 10,590 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the F-84 Thunderjet's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-4 Phantom II is more expensive at approximately $2.4 million per unit compared to the F-84 Thunderjet at $1.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or F-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet entered service first in 1950, 12 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-84 Thunderjet?
The F-84 Thunderjet has been produced in greater numbers with 7,524 units compared to 5,195 units of the F-4 Phantom II.