F-4 Phantom II vs J-7 Fishcan
The F-4 Phantom II and the J-7 Fishcan are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell and Chengdu respectively. Top speed is 2,370 km/h for the F-4 Phantom II vs 2,200 km/h for the J-7 Fishcan. The F-4 Phantom II has an operational range of 680 km vs 850 km for the J-7 Fishcan. The F-4 Phantom II operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 17,500 m for the J-7 Fishcan. At 28,030 kg MTOW, the F-4 Phantom II is 3.1x the J-7 Fishcan's 9,100 kg. The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in 5,195 units vs 2,400 for the J-7 Fishcan. Unit cost is $3M for the F-4 Phantom II vs $2M for the J-7 Fishcan. The F-4 Phantom II first flew 8 years before the J-7 Fishcan (1958 vs 1966).
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| 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 jet fighter, notable for usage in the late Cold War era, widely deployed in the Third Taiwan Strait Crisis. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Chengdu |
| First flight | 17 January 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1966 |
| Number produced | 2400 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wing area | 49.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.7 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 19.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2370 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 680 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 18,288 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 28,030 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 13,757 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 16,186 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 24.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 8.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 14.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 2200 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 850 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 17,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 9,100 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,292 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 4,488 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or J-7 Fishcan?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 2,200 km/h, a difference of 170 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or J-7 Fishcan?
The J-7 Fishcan has a longer range at 850 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or J-7 Fishcan?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 17,500 meters (57,414 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or J-7 Fishcan?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 9,100 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or J-7 Fishcan?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or J-7 Fishcan?
The F-4 Phantom II is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the J-7 Fishcan at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or J-7 Fishcan?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 4 years before the J-7 Fishcan which entered service in 1966.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or J-7 Fishcan?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 2,400 units of the J-7 Fishcan.