F-4 Phantom II vs FA-50 Fighting Eagle

Overview

The F-4 Phantom II and the FA-50 Fighting Eagle are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell and Korea Aerospace Industries respectively.

Top speed is 2,370 km/h for the F-4 Phantom II vs 1,840 km/h for the FA-50 Fighting Eagle. The F-4 Phantom II has an operational range of 680 km vs 1,851 km for the FA-50 Fighting Eagle. The F-4 Phantom II operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 14,630 m for the FA-50 Fighting Eagle. At 28,030 kg MTOW, the F-4 Phantom II is 2.6x the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 10,722 kg.

The F-4 Phantom II first flew 53 years before the FA-50 Fighting Eagle (1958 vs 2011).

American fighter-bomber, renowned for its widespread use in the Vietnam War and numerous other international military conflicts.
McDonnell F-4 Phantom II Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell
First flight 27 May 1958
Year introduced 1962
Number produced 5195 units
Average unit price $3 million
South Korean single-engine supersonic light combat aircraft developed by Korea Aerospace Industries from the T-50 Golden Eagle trainer, equipped with an EL/M-2032 radar and used for light fighter and ground-attack missions.
Korea Aerospace Industries FA-50 Fighting Eagle Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡°πŸ‡· South Korea
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer Korea Aerospace Industries
First flight 1 January 2011
Year introduced 2014
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
Wing area 49.2 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.7 m β—‰
Height 5.0 m β—‰
Length 19.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2370 km/h β—‰
Operational range 680 km β—‰
Service ceiling 18,288 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg β—‰
Empty weight 13,757 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 8,093 kgf β—‰
Wing area 23.7 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 9.5 m β—‰
Height 4.8 m β—‰
Length 13.1 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1840 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,851 km β—‰
Service ceiling 14,630 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 10,722 kg β—‰
Empty weight 6,470 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 79 kN β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or FA-50 Fighting Eagle?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 1,840 km/h, a difference of 530 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or FA-50 Fighting Eagle?
The FA-50 Fighting Eagle has a longer range at 1,851 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or FA-50 Fighting Eagle?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 14,630 meters (47,998 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or FA-50 Fighting Eagle?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 10,722 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or FA-50 Fighting Eagle?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the FA-50 Fighting Eagle's 13.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or FA-50 Fighting Eagle?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 52 years before the FA-50 Fighting Eagle which entered service in 2014.