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F-4 Phantom II vs Ajeet

F-4 Phantom II vs Ajeet at a glance — top speed 2,370 vs 1,152 km/h, range 2,699 vs 172 km, max takeoff weight 28,030 vs 4,173 kg, built 5,195 vs 89 units.

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
HAL Ajeet combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇳 Ajeet
Specifications
F-4 Phantom II Ajeet
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇳 India
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell HAL
First flight 27 May 1958 6 March 1975
Year introduced 1962 1977
Number produced 5195 units 89 units
Average unit price $2.4 million --
Wing area 49.2 m² 12.7 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 6.7 m
Height 5.0 m 2.5 m
Length 19.0 m 9.0 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 1152 km/h
Operational range 2,699 km 172 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 13,720 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 4,173 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 2,307 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,094 kgf 1 x 20 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or Ajeet?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the Ajeet's 1,152 km/h, a difference of 1,218 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or Ajeet?
The F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 2,699 km compared to the Ajeet's 172 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or Ajeet?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the Ajeet's 13,720 meters (45,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or Ajeet?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the Ajeet's 4,173 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or Ajeet?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the Ajeet's 9.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or Ajeet?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 15 years before the Ajeet which entered service in 1977.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or Ajeet?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 89 units of the Ajeet.