F-4 Phantom II vs J-21 Jastreb

Overview

The F-4 Phantom II and the J-21 Jastreb are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell and SOKO respectively.

The F-4 Phantom II reaches 2,370 km/h β€” 2.9x the J-21 Jastreb's 820 km/h. The F-4 Phantom II has an operational range of 680 km vs 1,520 km for the J-21 Jastreb. The F-4 Phantom II operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 12,000 m for the J-21 Jastreb. At 28,030 kg MTOW, the F-4 Phantom II is 5.5x the J-21 Jastreb's 5,100 kg.

The F-4 Phantom II first flew 7 years before the J-21 Jastreb (1958 vs 1965).

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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell
First flight 27 May 1958
Year introduced 1962
Number produced 5195 units
Average unit price $3 million
Yugoslav single-seat, single-engined, light attack aircraft, developed in the mid-1960s and used for ground-attack and reconnaissance missions.
SOKO J-21 Jastreb Combat profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Ex-Yugoslavia
Category Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer SOKO
First flight 19 July 1965
Year introduced 1968
Number produced N/A
Average unit price --
Wing area 49.2 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.7 m β—‰
Height 5.0 m β—‰
Length 19.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 2370 km/h β—‰
Operational range 680 km β—‰
Service ceiling 18,288 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg β—‰
Empty weight 13,757 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,093 kgf β—‰
Wing area 19.4 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 10.6 m β—‰
Height 3.6 m β—‰
Length 10.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 820 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,520 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,100 kg β—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 1 x 13 kN β—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or J-21 Jastreb?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 820 km/h, a difference of 1,550 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or J-21 Jastreb?
The J-21 Jastreb has a longer range at 1,520 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or J-21 Jastreb?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or J-21 Jastreb?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 5,100 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or J-21 Jastreb?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 10.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or J-21 Jastreb?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 6 years before the J-21 Jastreb which entered service in 1968.