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F-4 Phantom II vs IA 58 Pucará

F-4 Phantom II vs IA 58 Pucará at a glance — top speed 2,370 vs 500 km/h, range 2,699 vs 3,710 km, max takeoff weight 28,030 vs 6,800 kg, built 5,195 vs 110 units.

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
FMA IA 58 Pucará combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇷 IA 58 Pucará
Specifications
F-4 Phantom II IA 58 Pucará
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇷 Argentina
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell FMA
First flight 27 May 1958 8 November 1974
Year introduced 1962 1976
Number produced 5195 units 110 units
Average unit price $2.4 million $2 million
Wing area 49.2 m² 30.3 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 14.5 m
Height 5.0 m 5.4 m
Length 19.0 m 14.3 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 500 km/h
Operational range 2,699 km 3,710 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 10,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 6,800 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 4,020 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,094 kgf 2 x 729 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or IA 58 Pucará?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 500 km/h, a difference of 1,870 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or IA 58 Pucará?
The IA 58 Pucará has a longer range at 3,710 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 2,699 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or IA 58 Pucará?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 10,000 meters (32,808 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or IA 58 Pucará?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 6,800 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or IA 58 Pucará?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 14.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or IA 58 Pucará?
The F-4 Phantom II is more expensive at approximately $2.4 million per unit compared to the IA 58 Pucará at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or IA 58 Pucará?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 14 years before the IA 58 Pucará which entered service in 1976.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or IA 58 Pucará?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 110 units of the IA 58 Pucará.