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F-4 Phantom II vs Harrier

F-4 Phantom II vs Harrier at a glance — top speed 2,370 vs 1,183 km/h, range 2,699 vs 1,500 km, max takeoff weight 28,030 vs 11,500 kg, built 5,195 vs 380 units.

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
British Aerospace Harrier combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Harrier
Specifications
F-4 Phantom II Harrier
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell British Aerospace
First flight 27 May 1958 28 December 1968
Year introduced 1962 1969
Number produced 5195 units 380 units
Average unit price $2.4 million $24 million
Wing area 49.2 m² 18.7 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 7.7 m
Height 5.0 m 3.5 m
Length 19.0 m 13.9 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 1183 km/h
Operational range 2,699 km 1,500 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 14,996 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 11,500 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 5,530 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,094 kgf 1 x 8,618 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or Harrier?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the Harrier's 1,183 km/h, a difference of 1,187 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or Harrier?
The F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 2,699 km compared to the Harrier's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or Harrier?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the Harrier's 14,996 meters (49,199 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or Harrier?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the Harrier's 11,500 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or Harrier?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the Harrier's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or Harrier?
The Harrier is more expensive at approximately $24 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $2.4 million.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or Harrier?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 7 years before the Harrier which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or Harrier?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 380 units of the Harrier.