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F-4 Phantom II vs J-21 Jastreb

F-4 Phantom II vs J-21 Jastreb at a glance — top speed 2,370 vs 820 km/h, range 2,699 vs 1,520 km, max takeoff weight 28,030 vs 5,100 kg.

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
Soko J-21 Jastreb combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇸 J-21 Jastreb
Specifications
F-4 Phantom II J-21 Jastreb
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇷🇸 Ex-Yugoslavia
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Soko
First flight 27 May 1958 19 July 1965
Year introduced 1962 1968
Number produced 5195 units N/A
Average unit price $3 million --
Wing area 49.2 m² 19.4 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 10.6 m
Height 5.0 m 3.6 m
Length 19.0 m 10.9 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 820 km/h
Operational range 2,699 km 1,520 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 5,100 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,094 kgf 1 x 13 kN
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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 F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 2,699 km compared to the J-21 Jastreb's 1,520 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.