F-4 Phantom II vs J-50
Overview
The F-4 Phantom II and the J-50 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell and Shenyang respectively.
The F-4 Phantom II first flew 66 years before the J-50 (1958 vs 2024).
| American fighter-bomber, renowned for its widespread use in the Vietnam War and numerous other international military conflicts. | |
| 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 |
| Chinese twinjet tailless lambda-wing stealth combat aircraft developed by Shenyang under China's sixth-generation fighter program, first observed in flight in December 2024. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Shenyang |
| First flight | 26 December 2024 |
| Year introduced | -- |
| Number produced | N/A |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 ◉ |
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| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | -- m |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or J-50?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the J-50's 0 km/h, a difference of 2,370 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or J-50?
The F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 680 km compared to the J-50's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or J-50?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the J-50's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or J-50?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the J-50's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or J-50?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the J-50's 0.0 meters.