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F-4 Phantom II vs Il-10 Beast

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
Ilyushin Il-10 Beast combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 Il-10 Beast
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Specifications
F-4 Phantom II Il-10 Beast
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Ilyushin
First flight 27 May 1958 18 April 1944
Year introduced 1962 1944
Number produced 5195 units 6166 units
Average unit price $3 million --
Wing area 49.2 m² 30.0 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 13.4 m
Height 5.0 m 4.2 m
Length 19.0 m 11.1 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 551 km/h
Operational range 680 km 800 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 5,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 6,535 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 4,680 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,094 kgf 1 x 1,320 kW
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Overview

The F-4 Phantom II and the Il-10 Beast are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell and Ilyushin respectively.

The F-4 Phantom II reaches 2,370 km/h — 4.3x the Il-10 Beast's 551 km/h. The F-4 Phantom II has an operational range of 680 km vs 800 km for the Il-10 Beast. The F-4 Phantom II operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 5,500 m for the Il-10 Beast. At 28,030 kg MTOW, the F-4 Phantom II is 4.3x the Il-10 Beast's 6,535 kg.

The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in 5,195 units vs 6,166 for the Il-10 Beast. The Il-10 Beast first flew 14 years before the F-4 Phantom II (1944 vs 1958).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or Il-10 Beast?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the Il-10 Beast's 551 km/h, a difference of 1,819 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or Il-10 Beast?
The Il-10 Beast has a longer range at 800 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or Il-10 Beast?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the Il-10 Beast's 5,500 meters (18,044 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or Il-10 Beast?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the Il-10 Beast's 6,535 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or Il-10 Beast?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the Il-10 Beast's 11.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or Il-10 Beast?
The Il-10 Beast entered service first in 1944, 18 years before the F-4 Phantom II which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or Il-10 Beast?
The Il-10 Beast has been produced in greater numbers with 6,166 units compared to 5,195 units of the F-4 Phantom II.