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F-4 Phantom II vs J-7 Fishcan

F-4 Phantom II vs J-7 Fishcan at a glance — top speed 2,370 vs 2,200 km/h, range 2,699 vs 2,200 km, max takeoff weight 28,030 vs 9,100 kg, built 5,195 vs 2,400 units.

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
Chengdu J-7 Fishcan combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-7 Fishcan
Specifications
F-4 Phantom II J-7 Fishcan
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Chengdu
First flight 27 May 1958 17 January 1966
Year introduced 1962 1966
Number produced 5195 units 2400 units
Average unit price $2.4 million $2 million
Wing area 49.2 m² 24.9 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 8.3 m
Height 5.0 m 4.1 m
Length 19.0 m 14.0 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 2200 km/h
Operational range 2,699 km 2,200 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 17,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 9,100 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 5,292 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,094 kgf 1 x 6,598 kgf
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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 F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 2,699 km compared to the J-7 Fishcan's 2,200 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 $2.4 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.