F-4 Phantom II vs JL-8
The F-4 Phantom II and the JL-8 are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell and Hongdu respectively. The F-4 Phantom II reaches 2,370 km/h — 3.0x the JL-8's 800 km/h. The F-4 Phantom II has an operational range of 680 km vs 2,250 km for the JL-8. The F-4 Phantom II operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 13,600 m for the JL-8. At 28,030 kg MTOW, the F-4 Phantom II is 6.5x the JL-8's 4,330 kg. The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in 5,195 units vs 500 for the JL-8. Unit cost is $3M for the F-4 Phantom II vs $10M for the JL-8. The F-4 Phantom II first flew 32 years before the JL-8 (1958 vs 1990).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China 🇵🇰 Pakistan |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Hongdu |
| First flight | 21 November 1990 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 500 units |
| Average unit price | $10 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 17.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 9.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.2 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 800 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,250 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,330 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,687 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 1,633 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or JL-8?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the JL-8's 800 km/h, a difference of 1,570 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or JL-8?
The JL-8 has a longer range at 2,250 km compared to the F-4 Phantom II's 680 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or JL-8?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the JL-8's 13,600 meters (44,619 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or JL-8?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the JL-8's 4,330 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or JL-8?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the JL-8's 11.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or JL-8?
The JL-8 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 JL-8?
The F-4 Phantom II entered service first in 1962, 32 years before the JL-8 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or JL-8?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 500 units of the JL-8.