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F-4 Phantom II vs J-8 Finback

F-4 Phantom II vs J-8 Finback at a glance — top speed 2,370 vs 2,300 km/h, range 2,699 vs 1,000 km, max takeoff weight 28,030 vs 18,879 kg, built 5,195 vs 408 units.

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
Shenyang J-8 Finback combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 J-8 Finback
Specifications
F-4 Phantom II J-8 Finback
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Shenyang
First flight 27 May 1958 5 July 1969
Year introduced 1962 1980
Number produced 5195 units 408 units
Average unit price $3 million $15 million
Wing area 49.2 m² -- m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 9.3 m
Height 5.0 m 5.4 m
Length 19.0 m 21.5 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 2300 km/h
Operational range 2,699 km 1,000 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 18,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 18,879 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 10,371 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,094 kgf 2 x 6,999 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or J-8 Finback?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the J-8 Finback's 2,300 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or J-8 Finback?
The F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 2,699 km compared to the J-8 Finback's 1,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or J-8 Finback?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the J-8 Finback's 18,000 meters (59,055 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or J-8 Finback?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the J-8 Finback's 18,879 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or J-8 Finback?
The J-8 Finback is longer at 21.5 meters compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 19.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or J-8 Finback?
The J-8 Finback is more expensive at approximately $15 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or J-8 Finback?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 18 years before the J-8 Finback which entered service in 1980.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or J-8 Finback?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 408 units of the J-8 Finback.