F-4 Phantom II vs MD-450 Ouragan
The F-4 Phantom II and the MD-450 Ouragan are both Combat Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell and Dassault respectively. The F-4 Phantom II reaches 2,370 km/h — 2.5x the MD-450 Ouragan's 940 km/h. The F-4 Phantom II has an operational range of 680 km vs 450 km for the MD-450 Ouragan. The F-4 Phantom II operates at altitudes up to 18,288 m compared to 13,000 m for the MD-450 Ouragan. At 28,030 kg MTOW, the F-4 Phantom II is 3.5x the MD-450 Ouragan's 7,900 kg. The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in 5,195 units vs 567 for the MD-450 Ouragan. Unit cost is $3M for the F-4 Phantom II vs $1M for the MD-450 Ouragan. The MD-450 Ouragan first flew 9 years before the F-4 Phantom II (1949 vs 1958).
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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 |
| French fighter-bomber from the early Cold War era, known for its service in the Suez Crisis and Indo-Pakistani War. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Combat Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 28 February 1949 |
| Year introduced | 1952 |
| Number produced | 567 units |
| Average unit price | $1 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 16,186 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 23.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 10.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 940 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 450 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,900 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 4,142 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 2,263 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the F-4 Phantom II or MD-450 Ouragan?
The F-4 Phantom II is faster with a maximum speed of 2,370 km/h compared to the MD-450 Ouragan's 940 km/h, a difference of 1,430 km/h.
Which has longer range, the F-4 Phantom II or MD-450 Ouragan?
The F-4 Phantom II has a longer range at 680 km compared to the MD-450 Ouragan's 450 km.
Which can fly higher, the F-4 Phantom II or MD-450 Ouragan?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher service ceiling at 18,288 meters (60,000 ft) compared to the MD-450 Ouragan's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the F-4 Phantom II or MD-450 Ouragan?
The F-4 Phantom II has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 28,030 kg compared to the MD-450 Ouragan's 7,900 kg.
Which is larger, the F-4 Phantom II or MD-450 Ouragan?
The F-4 Phantom II is longer at 19.0 meters compared to the MD-450 Ouragan's 10.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the F-4 Phantom II or MD-450 Ouragan?
The F-4 Phantom II is more expensive at approximately $3.0 million per unit compared to the MD-450 Ouragan at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the F-4 Phantom II or MD-450 Ouragan?
The MD-450 Ouragan entered service first in 1952, 10 years before the F-4 Phantom II which entered service in 1962.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the F-4 Phantom II or MD-450 Ouragan?
The F-4 Phantom II has been produced in greater numbers with 5,195 units compared to 567 units of the MD-450 Ouragan.