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F-4 Phantom II vs Jaguar

McDonnell F-4 Phantom II combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 F-4 Phantom II
SEPECAT Jaguar combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇬🇧 Jaguar
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Specifications
F-4 Phantom II Jaguar
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell SEPECAT
First flight 27 May 1958 8 September 1968
Year introduced 1962 1972
Number produced 5195 units 573 units
Average unit price $3 million $10 million
Wing area 49.2 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m 8.7 m
Height 5.0 m 4.9 m
Length 19.0 m 15.5 m
Maximum speed 2370 km/h 1699 km/h
Operational range 680 km 815 km
Service ceiling 18,288 m 14,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 28,030 kg 15,700 kg
Empty weight 13,757 kg 7,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 8,094 kgf 2 x 6,000 kgf
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Overview

The F-4 Phantom II and the Jaguar are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell and SEPECAT respectively.

Top speed is 2,370 km/h for the F-4 Phantom II vs 1,699 km/h for the Jaguar. The F-4 Phantom II has an operational range of 680 km vs 815 km for the Jaguar. The F-4 Phantom II operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 14,000 m for the Jaguar.

The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in 5,195 units vs 573 for the Jaguar. Unit cost is $3M for the F-4 Phantom II vs $10M for the Jaguar. The F-4 Phantom II first flew 10 years before the Jaguar (1958 vs 1968).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or Jaguar?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the Jaguar's 1,699 km/h, a difference of 671 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or Jaguar?
The Jaguar has a longer range at 815 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or Jaguar?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the Jaguar's 14,000 meters (45,931 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or Jaguar?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the Jaguar's 15,700 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or Jaguar?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the Jaguar's 15.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or Jaguar?
The Jaguar is more expensive at approximately $10 million per unit compared to the F-4 Phantom II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or Jaguar?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 10 years before the Jaguar which entered service in 1972.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or Jaguar?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 573 units of the Jaguar.