F-4 Phantom II vs IA 58 Pucará

Overview

The F-4 Phantom II and the IA 58 Pucará are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell and FMA respectively.

The F-4 Phantom II reaches 2,370 km/h — 4.7x the IA 58 Pucará's 500 km/h. The F-4 Phantom II has an operational range of 680 km vs 350 km for the IA 58 Pucará. The F-4 Phantom II operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 10,000 m for the IA 58 Pucará. At 28,030 kg MTOW, the F-4 Phantom II is 4.1x the IA 58 Pucará's 6,800 kg.

The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in 5,195 units vs 110 for the IA 58 Pucará. Unit cost is $3M for the F-4 Phantom II vs $2M for the IA 58 Pucará. The F-4 Phantom II first flew 16 years before the IA 58 Pucará (1958 vs 1974).

F-4 Phantom II

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 🇺🇸 United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell
First flight 27 May 1958
Year introduced 1962
Number produced 5195 units
Average unit price $3 million
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IA 58 Pucará

Argentinian counter-insurgency aircraft, notorious for its use during the Falklands War in the early 1980s.
FMA IA 58 Pucará Combat profile drawing
Origin country 🇦🇷 Argentina
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer FMA
First flight 8 November 1974
Year introduced 1976
Number produced 110 units
Average unit price $2 million
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F-4 Phantom II

Wing area 49.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 11.7 m ◉
Height 5.0 m ◉
Length 19.0 m ◉
Maximum speed 2370 km/h ◉
Operational range 680 km ◉
Service ceiling 18,288 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg ◉
Empty weight 13,757 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 8,093 kgf ◉

IA 58 Pucará

Wing area 30.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 14.5 m ◉
Height 5.4 m ◉
Length 14.3 m ◉
Maximum speed 500 km/h ◉
Operational range 350 km ◉
Service ceiling 10,000 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 6,800 kg ◉
Empty weight 4,020 kg ◉
Total thrust 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 F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 680 km compared to the IA 58 Pucará's 350 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 $3.0 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.

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